Wenger: Alexis could have been killed!

Alexis Sanchez could have been killed in Arsenal's 1-1 draw with Norwich, according to Arsene Wenger.

The Chilean international was nudged into a cameraman's pit by the Norwich defender last Sunday and Bennett tweeted afterwards that he was just trying to stop himself

However, Wenger criticised the 25-year-old and feels the incident could have ended in catastrophe.

“When Sanchez was pushed into the boards on the side of the field, that did not shock anybody,” Wenger told reporters

“It is absolutely dangerous to have a camera there. He could have killed him.

"Bennett did not need to push him like he did."

Sanchez injured his hamstring during the game and is expected to be out of action for several weeks as a result.

While there had been calls for the French coach to rest the ex-Barcelona attacker prior to the match, he insists Sanchez was fully fit heading into the game.

"I tested him before it and said, ‘If you have the slightest muscle problem tell me, I don’t play you.’ He said he had no problem at all, the tests were all positive.

“You cannot say the player is a super player, and when he doesn’t play that you don’t suffer. We have no Sanchez in any cupboard at the club. We have to compensate by finding different qualities.

“Every injury gives you a bigger chance to be injured again. That is the biggest problem in our sport, you lose confidence in your body. I had players who, after two or three injuries, subconsciously refused to sprint."

The Gunners were dealt another injury blow this week as it was revealed that Santi Cazorla could be out of action for three months, though Wenger admitted he is still unsure how long the Spaniard oculd be out for.

“It could be a rupture,” Wenger added. "I have to wait until we have a complete assessment from the specialist.

"We know his lateral collateral ligament has been touched, he might have a capsular problem as well.”