Sandro Tonali
TOT
CM
Ball-Winning Midfielder
May 8, 2000 (26)
Right
5'11"
174 lb
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2026/2027 Premier League
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Set to start after midweek rest
Tonali was rested in Wednesday's cup meeting with Charlton, but manager Roberto De Zerbi later confirmed that "Sandro was in a plan to work with Marco Senesi yesterday, very strong, to improve their physical condition. Sandro has to work to feel better in terms of physical condition, but Saturday he will play in the first XI, without problems".
Analysis: Tonali will continue to work towards reaching an optimal fitness level before being able to make back-to-back appearances in the same week. Still, his availability in league play is a vital presence for a team that is relying heavily on him after his excellent seasons with Newcastle. If he stays active for the remainder of the season, Tonali will look to rack up the majority of minutes in a defensive midfield position, although there could be some rotation with other elements such as Mateus Fernandes and Rodrigo Bentancur during busy periods.
Quiet in Spurs debut
Tonali registered two shots (one on goal) and two crosses (zero accurate) in Saturday's 3-0 loss to Brentford.
Analysis: Tonali made his debut for Spurs in Saturday's season opener and like nearly all of his new teammates, was not at his best. He managed two shots and two crosses from defensive midfield, but the defense was a complete mess and his signing was intended to help fix those issues the club has had over the past few seasons. It may take him time to settle into his new situation, but he will need to play much better to be worthy of the expensive price tag Spurs paid for him.
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