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Alexis Sanchez has been diagnosed with a dislocated ankle and tendon damage, Inter Milan have confirmed.The Manchester United forward, on loan at the Serie A side, is still waiting to learn whether he requires surgery after sustaining the injury on Saturday during Chile's goalless draw with Colombia in Alicante."Alexis Sanchez underwent medical tests earlier [on Tuesday] morning at the Humanitas Institute in Rozzano," Inter said on their official website."Results revealed a joint dislocation in his left ankle which has caused damage to the peroneus longus tendon."The player will meet for further consultations with Professor Ramon Cugat in Barcelona on Wednesday, where they will seek to reach a decision on whether surgical intervention is necessary."Chile coach Reinaldo Rueda said on Monday...

AC Milan have sacked coach Marco Giampaolo after just seven games in charge, the Serie A club said on Tuesday."AC Milan announces it has relieved Mr Marco Giampaolo from his position as coach of the First Team," the club said in an English-language statement."The Club is grateful to Marco for the work carried out and wishes him all the best to come in his professional career."Giampaolo, 52, replaced Gennaro Gattuso during the summer, but the former European giants are 13th in Serie A -- three points above the relegation zone -- after four defeats in seven games.Former Fiorentina and Inter Milan coach Stefano Pioli is reported to be set to take over the seven-time European champions who won the last of their 18 Italian league titles in 2011. 

AC Milan are currently experiencing a crisis, as they have lost four of the first six games of the season. The pressure is mounting on the player and especially on the manager, Marco Giampaolo, who has been heavily criticised as a result of the poor start.Last night, the Rossoneri were completely dominated by Fiorentina at the San Siro, eventually losing the game by three goals to one. For the fans, the performance was the final straw as the Curva Sud left the game before the full-time whistle was blown.On Twitter, former AC Milan man Keisuke Honda has offered to help Giampaolo's men, coming back to add some experience to the squad. "I have always wanted to help you. Call me when you need me, AC Milan," he wrote.It remains to be seen if the management will pick up on the opportunity, ...