Sandro Tonali, the 26-year-old midfielder, is set to face his former club Newcastle United after completing a £100million transfer to Tottenham in July. Tonali, who expressed his eagerness to play against Newcastle, saying "Newcastle second game, really I can't wait to play", will be looking to prove himself against his old team.
What the transfer means for Tottenham
Tottenham's summer spending has reached £400million, with Tonali being one of the key signings. The midfielder's transfer fee is a significant investment for the club, and he will be expected to make an immediate impact. Tonali's age and experience will be valuable assets to the team, and his ability to cover a lot of ground on the pitch, as seen in the Brentford game where he ran 11,948 metres, will be crucial in Tottenham's upcoming matches.
Tonali's role in the team
Tonali's position in the team will be important, especially considering the team's recent performance. Tottenham's opening day loss to Brentford, where they conceded 3 goals, highlighted the need for a strong midfield presence. Tonali's experience and skills will be essential in helping the team to bounce back from this defeat. As reported by the Daily Mail Sport, Tottenham manager Roberto De Zerbi has been working with Tonali to improve his fitness, with De Zerbi saying "Sandro has to work to feel better".
Upcoming fixtures
Tottenham's next fixture is against Newcastle United on Saturday, and Tonali will be looking to make a statement against his former club. The team's current league standing, 11th in the Premier League with 1 point from 1 game, and recent form, D, will be a concern for the manager. The team has scored 2 goals and conceded 2 goals this season, resulting in a 0 goal difference. Tottenham is currently 5 points behind leaders Manchester City. Check our standings page for the latest updates. The team's next fixture after Newcastle will be against Bournemouth on 2026-09-05, and fans can check the schedule on our fixtures page.
Injury concerns
Tottenham will be without several key players due to injury, including Dan Burn, Joelinton, and William Osula, who are currently sidelined. Fans can check the latest injury updates on our injuries page. Despite these setbacks, the team will be looking to Tonali to make a significant contribution to their upcoming matches. With the transfer window now closed, Tottenham will be relying on their current squad to deliver results, and fans can check the current squad on our squad page.
