LONDON: Chile forward Alexis Sanchez plans to make the most of home advantage as the Arsenal star plots on revenge against Brazil in Sunday's friendly at the Emirates Stadium.
Sanchez is still smarting from Chile's World Cup exit at the hands of the hosts less than 12 months ago and he would love to make amends by leading his country to victory over their South American rivals at the home of his current club.
The 26-year-old, who moved to north London from Barcelona last year, scored Chile's equaliser in a dramatic last-16 clash in Belo Horizonte, but it was Brazil goalkeeper Julio Cesar who finished as the hero after saving two penalties, including one from Sanchez, to seal a 3-2 win in the shoot-out.
With that in mind, Sanchez has set his sights on handing Brazil, including his good friend and former Barca team-mate Neymar, a first defeat in eight matches under new coach Dunga in front of a 60,000-capacity crowd at the Emirates.
"I'm so excited and honoured to be playing for the national team of Chile, against our great rivals Brazil, in front of the incredible Arsenal fans at Emirates Stadium," Sanchez said.
"I also look forward to playing against my good friend Neymar. Matches between Brazil and Chile are always exciting encounters, and for me, to play this game at Emirates Stadium will make the match even more special."
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