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Manchester United need patience to see the best version of Alexis Sanchez, says Juan Sebastien Veron

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Veron tells Mourinho how to get the best out of Alexis Sanchez — Alexis Sanchez has only scored once for Manchester United since signing in January (Picture: Getty)

Manchester Uniteds January signing Alexis Sanchez has nothing to prove to, according former Red Devils midfielder Juan Sebastien Veron.

Sanchez has only scored once in a Manchester United shirt and was benched by Jose Mourinho for the clubs 2-0 FA Cup quarter-final win over Brighton.

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But Veron, who scored seven goals in 51 appearances for United between 2001 and 2003, believes it is only a matter of time before the Chile international produces his best form.

Veron told ESPN: These types of players dont have to prove anything. In order to see the best version of Alexis, one needs to have a little patience.

The former Argentina international also says manager Jose Mourinho could help bring out better performances from Sanchez by affording him more creative freedom in Uniteds attack.

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He is a player that needs more freedom, because he moves everywhere in attack and also gives you a hand when stepping back.

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