Newcastle United were without Sandro Tonali in training on Monday, and now the reason for his absence has been revealed.
On the eve of Newcastle United’s game against Benfica in the Champions League, Toon fans have been rocked by the news that Sandro Tonali has missed training.
The Italy international is Eddie Howe’s most important player, so it would be a massive blow if he were to be absent for such a mammoth Champions League encounter.
That became a possibility when it emerged he was not in training on Monday, but it has now been reported that the 25-year-old could still feature in Tuesday night’s game at St James’ Park.
Sandro Tonali in action for Newcastle United against Union Saint-Gilloise in the Champions League.
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Illness forces Sandro Tonali to miss Newcastle United training
The Daily Mail’s Craig Hope has taken to X to provide the real reason as to why Sandro Tonali was absent from Newcastle United training on Monday.
Hope has stated that the midfielder is suffering from a sickness bug, but could still be passed fit to play against Benfica.
Crucially, Hope adds that there is no injury for Newcastle United fans to worry about.
🇮🇹 Understand Sandro Tonali has been suffering from a bug
🇵🇹 He missed training today but still has a chance of making tomorrow's game at home to Benfica
❌ There is NO injury, which is good news for Newcastle! #nufc pic.twitter.com/46svKm085k
— Craig Hope (@CraigHope_DM) October 20, 2025
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The fact there is no injury will be music to the ears of Toon supporters, with Eddie Howe already dealing with multiple fitness problems.
Tino Livramento and Lewis Hall are injured, while Yoane Wissa is yet to make his Newcastle United debut due to a knee issue.
It will be a few more weeks until we see the number nine, with Wissa’s debut pencilled in for Brentford away on 9th November.