Official line-ups: Tonali starts in Tottenham vs. Newcastle with Mancini watching
Sandro Tonali made his starting debut for Tottenham Hotspur against Newcastle United in a Premier League match. Italy coach Roberto Mancini attended the game to scout players for the upcoming national squad selection.
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Italy international Sandro Tonali starts for Tottenham against his former club Newcastle United with Azzurri coach Roberto Mancini in attendance in North London.
Italy's star Tonali starts against his former club Newcastle today. The 26-year-old is included in Tottenham's starting XI for today's Premier League Round 2 fixture at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.
BRENTFORD, ENGLAND – AUGUST 22: Sandro Tonali of Tottenham Hotspur applauds the fans at full-time following defeat in the Premier League 2026/27 match between Brentford and Tottenham Hotspur at Gtech Community Stadium on August 22, 2026 in Brentford, England. (Photo by Alex Pantling/Getty Images)
Tonali joined Tottenham in a deal exceeding €108m this summer, becoming the most expensive Italian footballer ever.
He played the full game in Tottenham's 2026-27 Premier League debut away at Brentford, which saw Spurs suffer a 3-0 loss.
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