Sandro Tonali scored twice to inspire Newcastle United to a convincing victory and a place in the Carabao Cup semi-finals.
Tonali was the conductor and also the difference as Newcastle reached their second Carabao Cup semi-final in the three seasonsST JAMES’ PARK — Sandro Tonali’s celebration was almost as emphatic as his finish.Granted, Tino Livramento had been busy enough down the right wing to force Nathan Collins into a hasty clearance but when the ball arrived at Tonali’s feet it nevertheless required something special.
Shooting from the outside the box is not exactly in vogue these days, but his fizzing drive was laced with enough menace to erode any doubt about where it was heading. It was only Tonali’s second goal in black and white and 16 months, a long gambling ban and plenty of soul searching have passed since his first, which came on his debut in August 2023. So it was little wonder that he looked overcome with emotion, emerging from a scrum of teammates to show his love for the home fans. There was a story behind the sign. Last week reports emerged in Italy that he was unhappy at St James’ Park and craving a return to Serie A. Sick of not being centre stage was the theme of the piece, run through Google Translate a few thousand times by fretting Newcastle fans. It wasn’t true, those close to him said, but here he was grabbing the spotlight anyway.A second Tonali goal on 43 minutes was every bit as good as the opener as he met Lewis Hall’s cross with the deftest of side-footed volleys. At that point Newcastle had an xG of 0.5 but a two-goal lead. That’s what players of Tonali’s calibre bring to the table. He was the conductor here but also the difference. The Carabao Cup really matters at Newcastle – few need reminding that it’s 70 years since they won a domestic trophy – but Tonali’s goals punctured any tension floating around a sell-out crowd. Sell him? The Magpies know they would be mad to. What a fillip this was for the man who had supported Tonali through his exile, to
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