Tonali must prove authority as Newcastle reunion looms

After an anonymous display at Brentford, Sandro Tonali faces his former club with a point to prove.

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What happened. Sandro Tonali was anonymous in Tottenham's heavy opening-day defeat at Brentford, raising concerns about his impact. The £100m signing now faces his former club Newcastle on Saturday.

• Tonali covered 11,948 metres, only Vitaly Janelt ran more.
• He was signed to be a midfield authority figure.
• Pre-season form against Hoffenheim showed his class.

“Newcastle second game, really I can't wait to play.”

— Sandro Tonali

The Newcastle fixture is circled on Tonali's calendar as he must prove he can be the midfield leader De Zerbi needs.

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