Sandro Tonali
25-Year-Old
Newcastle United
Premier
2025 Fantasy Outlook
Tonali completed his first full year with Newcastle after he was suspended for most of his debut season, starting 28 of 36 appearances. He plays deepest of Newcastle's midfielders, which led to only four goals and two assists, but his upside was seen later in the season when he took set pieces. While that's not a certainty in the new season, there's a chance Tonali may have won the job and if that's the case, set pieces from a defensive midfielder gives you a little bit of everything in fantasy, something that could be useful later in drafts.
Might be rested in Cup
Tonali was forced off late during Wednesday's 2-1 victory against Manchester United due to cramps and might be rested during Saturday's FA Cup clash against Manchester City, according to coach Eddie Howe, per Scott Wilson from The Northern Echo. "I think it was just cramp with Sandro. But he's a player who is playing every week, executing everything he can. We've got a lot of players who are maxed out. We've got to be careful and manage the squad. We've got so many big games to come, and we don't have a deep squad. It's going to be an interesting selection and decisions for the weekend."
ANALYSIS
Tonali was forced off late in Wednesday's clash against Manchester United due to cramps after a heavy workload this season, as the midfielder has barely missed any games and has rarely been given a rest. He could be handed a breather during Saturday's FA Cup showdown against Manchester City following recent comments from coach Eddie Howe, with an eye on keeping him fully fit for the crucial Champions League meetings with Barcelona over the next two weeks. If Tonali ends up sitting out, Joe Willock could be in line for increased minutes in central midfield for the Magpies.
Tonali was forced off late in Wednesday's clash against Manchester United due to cramps after a heavy workload this season, as the midfielder has barely missed any games and has rarely been given a rest. He could be handed a breather during Saturday's FA Cup showdown against Manchester City following recent comments from coach Eddie Howe, with an eye on keeping him fully fit for the crucial Champions League meetings with Barcelona over the next two weeks. If Tonali ends up sitting out, Joe Willock could be in line for increased minutes in central midfield for the Magpies.
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Assists against Everton
Tonali assisted once to go with two shots (one on goal), five crosses (one accurate) and three corners in Saturday's 3-2 loss to Everton.
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Scores first UCL goal
Tonali scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal), seven crosses (four accurate) and six corners in Tuesday's 3-2 victory versus Qarabag.
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Brace in FA Cup
Tonali has started in all but one game since the turn of the new year and has recorded two goals in that time.
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Struggling with injuries
Tonali has been struggling with a variety of issues recently, manager Eddie Howe told reporters. "He's [Tonali] had a little bit of a bitty last couple of months. He had a bad illness which really knocked him, then he came back to fitness. Then he got a knock, I think it was the Tottenham game, so he's been a little bit in and out in terms of how he physically feels."
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Returns to bench
Tonali (knock) is on the bench for Saturday's clash against Burnley.
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Not expected to move to Italy
Tonali is not expected to move to a Serie A team if he leaves Newcastle United in the summer, according to The Athletic.
ANALYSIS
Tonali has been vocal about his desire to return to Italy, but teams in the Serie A, including Juventus, might not have enough budget to secure a move for the talented playmaker. That could pave the way for other clubs, mainly in the Premier League, to make a push for him in the summer. Manchester United and Arsenal are both interested in the 28-year-old.
Tonali has been vocal about his desire to return to Italy, but teams in the Serie A, including Juventus, might not have enough budget to secure a move for the talented playmaker. That could pave the way for other clubs, mainly in the Premier League, to make a push for him in the summer. Manchester United and Arsenal are both interested in the 28-year-old.