Tonali Returns to Newcastle After 10-Month Ban

Newcastle United midfielder Sandro Tonali will be available for selection from August 28 following his 10-month ban for breaching betting rules. Tonali was sanctioned by the Italian Football Federation (FIGC) in October 2023 and has been unable to play since, though he has continued to train with his team. Newcastle confirmed that Tonali's first potential match back could be the Carabao Cup tie against Nottingham Forest, depending on the exact fixture date. If the cup game occurs before his ban lifts, Tonali's return will likely be against Tottenham Hotspur on September 1. His return is expected to be a significant boost for Newcastle, who signed him from AC Milan for £55 million last summer.