Football is all about taking opportunities and Newcastle may beckon for one England international if Sandro Tonali is banned from the game for a lengthy period, should allegations levelled against him regarding betting on illegal sites be proven.
Tonali remains available for selection for the Crystal Palace fixture at this stage, despite being believed to be in Italy speaking with prosecutors looking into the case, though it’s doubtful his head will be right for such an important fixture.
Any decision on a ban ideally needs to be reached sooner rather than later in order that all parties can move forward quickly.
Were Tonali to be ruled out, that could open the door for Man City’s out of favour midfielder, Kalvin Phillips, according to The Telegraph (subscription required).
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