Sandro Tonali says Tottenham’s home atmosphere can give Spurs a major advantage as he prepares for an early reunion with Newcastle.
Sandro Tonali has expressed his immense excitement ahead of walking out at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium as a home player, identifying a massive second-week clash against his former club Newcastle United as the perfect stage. The Italian midfielder completed his record-breaking move to North London and is already looking forward to utilizing the unique power of the home support.
According to quotes shared by Spurs Insight on X, Tonali is well aware of the daunting environment the stadium presents for visiting teams, having experienced it firsthand during his time with both AC Milan and Newcastle.
Reflecting on his experiences playing in North London as an opponent, Tonali stated:
“We will play the second game against Newcastle. Really, I can’t wait to play this game. I can’t wait to play in this stadium, because I played a few times against Tottenham, with AC Milan in the Champions League, with Newcastle.
“I found a great atmosphere. I found every time a full stadium. This is not easy because the stadium is so big. The fans can change the game in two minutes. If the fans work with you, it’s more, more, more easy for you.”
A Crucial Partnership Between Squad and Supporters
For head coach Roberto De Zerbi, establishing a formidable home record is paramount to mounting a successful charge toward European qualification. Tonali believes the passionate backing of the crowd will act as a major competitive advantage, describing the fan base as a defining feature of the club’s modern home arena.
The midfield anchor emphasized that the relentless energy raining down from the stands will be vital in driving the players to maintain their intensity throughout a grueling campaign. Discussing the impact of the crowd, Tonali added:
“So, I think the fans are one of the best things in the stadium. I know this stadium is one of the best in the world. The fans are crazy.”
With pre-season preparations fully focused on integrating high-profile arrivals like Jan Paul van Hecke, Marcos Senesi, and Tonali himself, a clear collective mentality is being established behind the scenes.
The new signing made it clear that the squad intends to treat their home turf as an absolute fortress, using the synergy with the supporters to fuel their high-pressing style. Looking ahead to the competitive challenges on the horizon, Tonali concluded:
“We need this because we need to put every time 100% energy, concentration, and everything on the pitch, because we want to win every single game, especially home games, and we know we can.”
🚨🗣️ Sandro Tonali:
"We will play the second game againt Newcastle. Really, I can't wait to play this game. I can't wait to play in this stadium, because I played a few times against Tottenham, with AC Milan in the Champions League, with Newcastle."#COYS #THFC (1/4) pic.twitter.com/V8nZy9fHFg
— Spurs Insight (@SpursInsight_) July 6, 2026
The baseline expectation of visual dominance and maximum energy will place a huge responsibility on both the squad and the fans when the competitive fixtures kick off. With a narrative-heavy reunion against Newcastle locked in early for matchweek two, Tonali will get an immediate taste of how that synergy operates under the North London lights.