Arsenal's Alexis Sanchez is cursed by Peruvian witchdoctor using a turtle

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This is probably going to be one of the most bizarre videos you watch all day, but it just shows the extreme extent the Peru fans are going to, to try and stop Arsenal and Chile's playmaker Alexis Sanchez.

Ahead of tonights World Cup qualifying match between Chile and Peru, the Gunners star has been placed under a curse, using - among other things - a turtle to try and cut down the pacy winger's speed.

With a dramatic and historic 2-0 victory against Brazil last week, Chilie will be looking to continue their exciting form, however coach Jorge Sampaoli has gone on the record saying that he played Alexis for the full 90 minutes against the Seleccao even though he wasn't fully fit.

Watch the strange ritual below, and do you think it will make any difference to midfielder's form? We will all just have to wait and find out.