Returning midfielder Sandro Tonali is “a participant that we completely love,” says Newcastle supervisor Eddie Howe.
The Italy midfielder performed simply eight instances final season after signing from AC Milan for a reported £55m, after being hit with a 10-month ban for breaching betting guidelines.
However he made his Premier League return in its place in opposition to Tottenham earlier than the worldwide break, the place he starred in making a purpose in opposition to France with an excellent backheel.
Talking earlier than Sunday’s journey to face Wolves, Howe stated: “It’s typical Sandro. He has that aptitude and the power to do issues that may make the distinction.
“It was an impressive end in addition to an excellent crew transfer, however he has the power. I’ve at all times stated that he’s a participant that we completely love.
“I believe these video games for Italy could have performed him the world of fine – he’s carried out properly and has been a part of a successful crew as properly.
“So nice for Sandro. I’m certain he’s in a very good place. It’s the primary few weeks again and we’re delighted he’s obtainable.”
Eddie Howe on Sandro Tonali being again with the Italy squad:
“I used to be happy to see him play, he has carried out properly, these video games would have performed him the world of fine. It’s nonetheless the primary few steps for him, however we’re delighted he’s obtainable for us. Sandro has that aptitude and… pic.twitter.com/pFRV5kL5Zv
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Newcastle may very well be with out fellow star midfielder Bruno Guimaraes who picked up an harm whereas away with Brazil, and Joe Willock can be nonetheless out.
“Callum Wilson is a bit of bit behind the place we wish him to be,” added Howe.
“We envisaged he may be coaching for the video games developing, however he isn’t there but.”