Sandro Tonali Scouting Report At Newcastle United 2023/2024 – Player Analysis

Newcastle Uniteds impressive 2022/23 Premier League campaign has transformed them from mid-table mediocrity to UEFA Champions League competitors.

Much of their success was helped by the new-found financial backing provided by the club’s new owners, leading to some claims that the Magpies have bought their way into the top four.

While it is true that they have spent money under new ownership, two major factors completely destroy the notion that they are only where they are because of money.

Firstly, the money they spent was spent wisely, with almost all their signings contributing heavily to their Premier League campaign.

Secondly, and sadly, money rules football today—the Premier League in particular: it is nearly impossible for a team that hasn’t splashed the cash on talent to break into the top four and stay there for more than one season.

While this is only the toon’s first season, finishing in the top four under new ownership, we should expect them to be right up there again by May 2024, thanks to more expert work from Eddie Howe and his team in the transfer market.

Of course, by expert work in the transfer market, we are speaking of Sandro Tonali.

The Italy international is on the verge of switching to Howe’s club for a reported fee of nearly £70m (including add-ons).

It could be the marquee signing the Tyneside club needs to establish themselves as a consistent force in the Premier League.

This Sandro Tonali scout report looks at Tonali’s strength’s both in and out of possession in the form of a tactical analysis – an analysis of how he could feature in Newcastle’s tactics.

The analysis will also take some time to identify three potential replacements that could interest AC Milan – they are losing a star midfielder after all.

We have identified the potential replacements using TFA’s in-house similarity tool XGOLD.

The tool helps us find quality players and players who are similar to the subject player. This means we can find midfielders who, theoretically, should suit Milan’s tactics.

Sandro Tonali Player profile

Tonali brings versatility to the midfield ranks, for sure.

Thus far in his career, his primary position has been defensive midfielder, although he occasionally plays higher up.

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