August 15th 2024.
Newcastle United fans can rejoice as midfielder Sandro Tonali will finally be eligible to play in their upcoming Carabao Cup match against Nottingham Forest on August 27th. After serving a ten-month suspension for breaking betting rules while playing for AC Milan in 2023, the Italian is now free to join his team on the pitch.
Initially, there was some confusion surrounding the length of Tonali's ban, with the Federazione Italiana Giuoco stating that he would be suspended until August 28th. This would have meant missing the Carabao Cup clash, but luckily for the Magpies, his suspension actually ends a day earlier on August 27th. This news has been confirmed by the club, much to the delight of fans.
It's uncertain whether manager Eddie Howe will choose Tonali to play in the upcoming match, but one thing is for sure - the midfielder has been training hard in recent months and is eager to make his return to the field. The Italian Football Federation had found him guilty of placing bets on football events organized by the federation, Uefa, and Fifa, resulting in a fine of 20,000 euros.
Tonali's troubles with betting rules didn't end there, as he also admitted to further breaches after his move to England, which resulted in a two-month suspended ban from the FA. But now, with his suspension finally over, Tonali could potentially make his return to St James' Park in the Magpies' Premier League match against Tottenham on September 1st.
But before that, Howe's side will be facing Southampton in their opening Premier League match this Saturday. Although Tonali's return may not happen in this game, fans are eagerly anticipating his comeback and the positive impact he could have on the team. With Newcastle's sights set on a successful season, the addition of Tonali could be just what they need to compete for the top spot in the Premier League. As former player Alan Shearer has even suggested, Tonali could be the key to delivering the Magpies their first-ever Premier League title. The possibilities are endless, and the excitement is palpable amongst the Newcastle United faithful.
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