Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola is backing Alexis Sanchez to rediscover his best at Inter Milan.

Alexis has been shipped off on loan to Inter by Manchester United.

Guardiola revealed: "I know [Sanchez]. We worked together in Barcelona.

"I have a special affection for him as a player, of course, but especially as a human being.

"He's an incredible, humble guy and a fighter.

"So now he decides to move to Italy with one of the greatest teams in Europe with Inter right now, incredible manager with Antonio Conte.

"I'm pretty sure they are going to do well, because the way I think Inter plays, is perfect for him.

"Play close to [Romelu] Lukaku and in this position I think he is going to have a good period in Milan."

Guardiola went on to say Sanchez should not be blamed for his own poor form - as football is a team game.

The City chief added: "Football clubs don't depend on one player. You judge it was a failure for just Alexis, but there are many reasons.

"The quality is there, it is always there. It happens for many reasons.

"It is not only for one player that doesn't work with one team. They don't play alone, it's not tennis, it's not golf.

"There is not one player in the Premier League that said this player is not good.

"I don't know what happened, I was not there, so that's why I cannot give my opinion, but I am not thinking it is just for one reason."