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Alexis Sanchez ordered to hurry up by Manchester United crowd after walking off during substitution against Valencia

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ManU forward Alexis Alexis Sanchez leaves the field after being substituted during the Champions League group H soccer match between Manchester United and Valencia at Old Trafford Stadium in Manchester, England, Tuesday Oct. 2, 2018. (AP Photo/Jon Super)
Alexis Sanchez had another night to forget for Manchester United (AP Photo)

It was another dismal night for Alexis Sanchez as he struggled to make an impact in Manchester Uniteds goalless draw with Valencia in the Champions League.

Jose Mourinho had called for a response from his players following their 3-1 defeat to West Ham on Saturday and while the effort levels were raised, quality in the final third continued to elude United.

Valencia had their chances but didnt have enough composure in front of Uniteds goal to trouble Mourinhos men.

Sanchez returned to the side after he was dropped for the defeat to West Ham but the 29-year-old was largely anonymous throughout the game.

Mourinho made the decision to substitute Sanchez with 14 minutes remaining and while he was initially applauded by the Old Trafford crowd, fans began to get agitated as he made his way off the pitch.

Manchester United's Alexis Sanchez (left) is substituted off during the UEFA Champions League, Group H match at Old Trafford, Manchester. PRESS ASSOCIATION Photo. Picture date: Tuesday October 2, 2018. See PA story SOCCER Man Utd. Photo credit should read: Martin Rickett/PA Wire. RESTRICTIONS: Use subject to restrictions. Written editorial use only. No commercial use.
Sanchez walked off the pitch before he was hurried along by a roar from United fans (PA Wire)
MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 02: Alexis Sanchez of Manchester United reacst after being substituted off during the Group H match of the UEFA Champions League between Manchester United and Valencia at Old Trafford on October 2, 2018 in Manchester, United Kingdom. (Photo by Michael Regan/Getty Images)
Sanchez looked dejected on the bench after he was brought off (Getty Images)

After finding out that he was being replaced, Sanchez made the slow walk towards Uniteds dugout from the other side of the pitch.

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But a loud roar from the United faithful forced Sanchez to pick up the pace and jog towards the touchline.

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Anthony Martial came on for Sanchez but was unable to make the difference as United laboured to a dull goalless draw.

Mourinhos side remain second in Group H on four points, while Juventus are top after a 3-0 win over Young Boys.

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