Arsene Wenger has described Alexis Sanchez's time on the sidelines recovering from injuiry as 'a good winter break'.
Before the Chile international picked up a hamstring problem in November's Premier League draw with Norwich at Carrow Road, Wenger was considering leaving Sanchez out amid concerns he would suffer burnout.
But the injury forced Wenger's hand and the 26-year-old's return on Saturday marked his first start in just under nine weeks.
The Arsenal boss admitted Burnley's thumping win over Derby in the Championship last week made him think twice about fielding both Sanchez and Coquelin after respective long spells out, but both delivered for their boss.
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Wenger said: "Alexis I was not too much worried about on the fitness front because I kept him out two weeks ago and he was already there physically.
We had some worries about his muscle but today he came through well and you could see that physically, he is ready.
"He had a long rest now. When he got injured, you could see signs of fatigue. I think two months’ rest is a good winter break!"
