Udinese has left Chilean forward Alexis Sánchez off their Serie A roster after he injured his left calf on August 21.

Sánchez, who joined Udinese on a free transfer from Inter during the summer, has yet to make his debut in this second stint with the club.

The calf injury, with no details yet on its severity or recovery timeline, has prevented him from participating in the first three matches, where his team has become joint leader with two wins and one draw.

The club's decision is not final, as the 25-player roster can be adjusted to include him, but it suggests that Sánchez's injury may be more serious than initially anticipated.

Sánchez, whose last official match was with the national team at the Copa América against Canada, could be sidelined for another month. Local media suggest the club aims to have him back after the October international break.