{"id":292303,"date":"2023-10-29T08:24:15","date_gmt":"2023-10-29T08:24:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sportsloveme.com\/?p=292303"},"modified":"2023-10-29T08:24:15","modified_gmt":"2023-10-29T08:24:15","slug":"sandro-tonali-set-to-play-for-newcastle-vs-wolves-despite-10-month-betting-ban","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sportsloveme.com\/soccer\/sandro-tonali-set-to-play-for-newcastle-vs-wolves-despite-10-month-betting-ban\/","title":{"rendered":"Sandro Tonali set to play for Newcastle vs Wolves despite 10-month betting ban"},"content":{"rendered":"

Newcastle have mounting problems after Dortmund defeat | Football Digest<\/h3>\n

Newcastle United star Sandro Tonali is set to play against Wolves on Saturday despite receiving a 10-month ban for breaching betting regulations. The Italian midfielder received a lengthy ban that will see him miss the entire season, but he\u00a0will be available for selection this weekend. Head coach Eddie Howe has vowed to continue selecting him while the last remaining details of his ban are finalised.<\/p>\n

The 23-year-old, who signed from AC Milan in July in a \u00a360million deal, will be suspended from playing football for 10 months once the ban is ratified. Tonali will also partake in eight months of gambling rehab after admitting to placing bets on his own team while playing in Italy.<\/p>\n

Gabriele Gravina, president of the Italian Football Federation (FIGC), revealed on Thursday that a plea agreement had been reached with Tonali’s camp regarding a 10-month ban.<\/p>\n

But the final details are still being ironed out, with Tonali playing in the Magpies 1-0 defeat to Borussia Dortmund on Wednesday.\u00a0And Howe has confirmed he will use Tonali so long as he is available – adding there is a “high chance” the central midfielder could feature against Wolves at Molineux on Saturday.<\/p>\n

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When asked if Tonali could play, Howe told reporters on Friday: “Yes, there is a high chance he could be available. There are a few things that have to happen before the ban is imposed.”<\/p>\n

Tonali has made 11 appearances for the club this season and scored on his debut in the 5-1 win over Aston Villa. It remains to be seen whether Newcastle will look to replace him in the January transfer market with a loan or permanent signing, or cope with the squad they currently have.<\/p>\n

In the meantime, Howe admits he is facing a nervous wait as to when Tonali’s ban will officially begin after being left in the dark by the Italian authorities. “It is difficult. We have not had confirmation as a club,” he added. “We heard the news and statement but not had anything from the Italian authorities and we are in limbo waiting for confirmation.<\/p>\n