Sandro Tonili ruled doubtful as Italy and Newcastle await MRI results

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Italian star Sandro Tonali is a major doubt for both his national team's upcoming playoff match against England due to the extent of an undisclosed muscle strain. The 24-year-old midfielder limped off during Wednesday night's Champions League clash at Camp Nou after suffering what Newcastle manager Eddie Howe described as "a groin, sort of hip problem." While Italy and Sunderland are currently waiting for his medical scan results on Thursday morning regarding a potential return to the national squad in time for Saturday.

Key Points

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Italy and Newcastle United are awaiting MRI scan results on Sandro Tonali following his injury during Wednesday's Champions League match.
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Newcastle manager Eddie Howe confirmed the Italian midfielder suffered a groin or hip problem while playing against Barcelona at Camp Nou.
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Tonali was forced off in the second half after limping, raising concerns about his availability for Newcastle's upcoming derby and Italy's World Cup play-offs.

Developments

[Mar] Mar.19 Italy star Sandro Tonali undergoes an MRI scan to determine the extent of a muscle injury; both clubs wait for results regarding his return from World Cup play-offs.

[Tue.] [Thu 20:53] Eddie Howe confirms Italy international Sandro Tonali has suffered a groin or hip problem after going off injured against Barcelona in the Champions League match at Camp Nou, having played just over an hour.

[Wed.] [Thu 19:20] Reports emerge that Italy is worried as Tonali went off clutching his left thigh during Newcastle United's chaotic encounter with Barcelona in the Champions League last-8 clash at Camp Nou.

[Wed.] [Thu 19:20] Sandro Tonali is forced from the field after limping off against Barcelona, sparking injury concerns ahead of Newcastle's upcoming derby and Italy play-offs preparations. He had previously missed a Premier League match due to illness.

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Siftrss Redazione Sport 17h ago

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Sports.yahoo.com 22h ago

Italy star Sandro Tonali is scheduled to undergo an MRI scan at his club's medical center on Monday following muscle injuries sustained during a Champions League match against Barcelona. His recovery status remains critical as both the Italy national team and New Castle United await results before deciding if he can participate in their respective upcoming fixtures, including next week's World Cup play-off qualifier for Azzurri coach Gennaro Gattuso.

Italy and Newcastle wait for Tonali medical tests as World Cup play-off loom

Football-italia Lorenzo Bettoni 22h ago

Italy midfielder Sandro Tonali is scheduled to undergo an MRI scan on Wednesday morning following his substitution due to suspected muscle injury during a Champions League match against Barcelona in Moldova. His medical results are critical as he was part of the starting lineup for Italy's upcoming World Cup play-off semi-final and final fixtures, with coach Gennaro Gattuso hoping news from Newcastle will confirm whether Tonali can participate next week.

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Sports.yahoo.com 1d ago

Newcastle United manager Eddie Howe confirmed that Sandro Tonali is injured with what he described as "a groin [and] sort of hip problem" after being forced off in a 7-2 Champions League loss to Barcelona, making him doubtful for Italy's upcoming World Cup play-off against Northern Ireland. This injury adds concern given other key players like Mattia Zaccagni and Marco Verratti are also ruled out due to injuries ahead of the match.

Tonali injury update from Newcastle United, as Italy concerned

Football-italia Susy Campanale 1d ago

Newcastle United midfielder Sandro Tonali suffered groin or hip injuries during his Champions League match against Barcelona that led to Newcastle's 7-2 elimination from Round of 16, causing him to become a doubt in Italy World Cup play-off squad selection alongside other injured players. Italian coach Gennaro Gattuso is anxious about the severity of this injury as he faces Northern Ireland next weekend due to additional injuries among his options like Mattia Zaccagni and Marco Verratti.