Ex- Manchester United defender Rafael has launched a scathing attack on Alexis Sanchez following the Chilean's recent revelation about his first training session at Carrington.
Earlier this month, Sanchez - who has since joined Inter Milan - claimed he knew he wanted to leave United shortly after his acrimonious move to Old Trafford from Arsenal.
"The first training I had I realised many things," the Chilean said on Instagram.
"I came home and I told my representative: ‘Can’t the contract be terminated to return to Arsenal?’
"They start laughing and I told them that something did not sit right with me. It [the contract] had already been signed."
Sanchez's revelation drew the ire of Rafael, who replied by saying: "Maybe he saw a ghost and get scared that explain why he play so bad every time.”
Rafael elaborated on the jibe during a lengthy interview with The Athletic , in which he revealed he felt compelled to mock the 31-year-old because of his love for his former club.
"If he said those things, it is a joke,” the Brazilian said of Sanchez's comments. “It is a joke.
"The guy came after the first training session and said, ‘I want to move.’ Why do you want to move? He said this because he played s**t for Manchester United.
"It is easy to blame other people, man. All the time, you blame others. ‘It’s this s**t, it’s that s**t.’ What is the point? It is so easy.
"It was my reaction. I woke up and saw that and thought, ‘It is not possible.’
"The guy cannot say that, so I just reacted. Everyone knows I love Manchester United, and I just reacted.”
Manchester United will be back in action on Wednesday night, returning to the Amex Stadium to take on Brighton in the fourth round of the Carabao Cup.
