Sandro Tonali completed a £55m move to Newcastle from AC Milan last month and Toon boss Eddie Howe has admitted the midfielder will need time to adjust to the Premier League
Eddie Howe has warned Sandro Tonali “the Premier League is different.”
âThe Italian star made an impressive St James’ Park debut on Saturday against Fiorentina as Newcastle won 2-0 with goals from Miguel Almiron and Alexander Isak. The £55m man has to prove himself combative enough for a place in Howe’s first starting XI of the season against Aston Villa next week and Howe has seen an improvement in his defensive duties.
The former AC Milan playmaker’s quality on the ball is not in doubt, but Howe wants a solid midfield platform. Tonali played on the right of a three, and Howe admitted: “Out of possession it was a step up in his recent performances which was good to see.”
âTonali will have to adjust the physical and quick midfield battle to oust Sean Longstaff, and Howe added: “We are working on every aspect of his game. For Sandro, the Premier League is different.