Michael Dawson says he is worried about the 26-year-old Newcastle player
Midfielder Sandro Tonali’s return from his 10-month ban has Michael Dawson worried about one of Newcastle United’s players.
Tonali was handed a start by manager Eddie Howe on Wednesday in his side’s Carabao Cup match against Nottingham Forest.
The Italian midfielder feels like a new signing for the Magpies after a long layoff.
With his return to first-team football, Dawson is worried about Sean Longstaff, who played a key role in Newcastle United’s penalty shootout win in the game.
Longstaff came on for Tonali and scored the decisive penalty in the Magpies’ victory.
The former defender said Longstaff could lose his place in the team to Tonali.
“He is one of the players that Eddie Howe would love to have in his dressing room,” he said, quoting Geordie Boot Boys.
“One of them. The way he comes – his strength in and around the area on the field. I would be there with him every week.
“The concern now is that Tonali is back. Is he [Longstaff] will he be the one to miss?
“I think you are absolutely brilliant. You bring strength. He runs to the box. He grabs and breaks.”
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Manager Eddie Howe will be faced with the headache of selecting his midfield players as Tonali’s return gives him another option.
The Italian was impressive in the first half for the Magpies and fans would love to see him return to the club for the first time since October 2023.
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