{"id":294535,"date":"2023-10-20T09:38:58","date_gmt":"2023-10-20T09:38:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sports-life-news.com\/?p=294535"},"modified":"2023-10-20T09:38:58","modified_gmt":"2023-10-20T09:38:58","slug":"newcastle-boss-eddie-howe-reacts-to-tonali-betting-chaos-and-makes-return-call","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sports-life-news.com\/soccer\/newcastle-boss-eddie-howe-reacts-to-tonali-betting-chaos-and-makes-return-call\/","title":{"rendered":"Newcastle boss Eddie Howe reacts to Tonali betting chaos and makes return call"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Eddie Howe has broken his silence on Newcastle\u00a0star Sandro Tonali potentially facing a lengthy suspension, after the club confirmed that he is cooperating with Italian investigators regarding a possible breach of betting rules. Tonali was withdrawn from international duty ahead of Italy’s Euro 2024 qualifier with England\u00a0as a result of the current situation. Howe has a decision to make over whether to include him in the team to face Crystal Palace on Saturday.<\/p>\n

Tonali is currently free to play while he awaits a verdict in his case and is training with Newcastle. On Tuesday the midfielder admitted that he bet on Milan to win games while he played for the club.<\/p>\n

According to FIFA Code 26, breaking such a rule can carry a three-year ban from worldwide football although it is thought that Tonali would be handed a reduced sentence for his aid in the investigation and admitting guilt.<\/p>\n

When asked for Tonali’s current status, Howe replied: “Yeah he’s very much with us. He trained twice this week with us and he’s very much available for selection. Like I do with all the players, analyse their training performances, how they look, how they feel. Sandro has trained well with us.<\/p>\n

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“He’s had a very, very difficult couple of weeks. He’s been dealing with a lot and from what I can see, I see him for a few hours a day, he’s handling himself really well and he’s dealing with his emotions incredibly strongly, but underneath that I’m sure there’s a lot going on.<\/p>\n

“I’ll have to make a call but I always have to bring it back to football. I have to bring it back to his training performances and what he’s delivering on the training pitch and then try and make the best decision for the team.”<\/p>\n