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Tonali available for NewcastleEddie Howe has confirmed that midfielder Sandro Tonali is available for selection ahead of Newcastle’s match against Crystal Palace.
Tonali along with Nicolò Zaniolo left the Italy camp after being told they were involved in an investigation by prosecutors. Newcastle were stunned by the reports in Italy that their player had admitted to placing bets on Milan matches during his time there as a player.
As of now however, Tonali remains an option for Newcastle, according to Howe.
He’s very much with us. I think he trained twice this week. He’s very much available for selection.
Like I do with all the players, I’m analysing their training performances, how they look, how they feel. Sandro’s trained well.
He’s had a very difficult couple of weeks. He’s been dealing with a lot.
I see him for a few hours a day but, from what I can see, he’s handling himself very well and he’s dealing with his emotions incredibly strongly.
But underneath that I’m sure there’s a lot going on, so I’ll have to make a call. I have to bring it back to football and his training performances, then try to make the best decision for the team.
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