Tonali’s Toon Triumph: Newcastle Star Returns Against Forest

Sandro Tonali is set to make a blockbuster return to Newcastle United in their Carabao Cup clash against Nottingham Forest.

SANDRO Tonali will be available to make his long-awaited Newcastle United return in the Carabao Cup second round tie at Nottingham Forest.

The game has been confirmed to take place next Wednesday, August 28 at 8pm, the day after Tonali’s 10-month ban expires.

Unsurprisingly, the game has been selected for live coverage on Sky Sports football, though every second round tie is available to watch on Sky Sports+.

Newcastle boss Eddie Howe is relishing Tonali’s return.

He said last month: “He now looks ready to play and ready to make a difference, he does feel like an absolute new signing and somebody we desperately missed last year.

“He will feel like he’s got points to prove and objectives to hit. He came here with very clear motivations to be successful. He is a deep thinker and someone who wants to do very well. I have no doubt he will.”

Meanwhile, Middlesbrough’s Carabao Cup second round tie at home to Stoke City will take place next Tuesday, August 27 at 7.15pm.

Boro booked their place in the second round with a comprehensive win at Leeds last week, while Stoke advanced with a 2-0 win at Carlisle United.