In the world of modern football, social media has become the go-to platform for fans to express their opinions, Tonali was also caught in the mix courtesy of his recent mishap.
The recent friendly match between Aston Villa and Newcastle United provided another opportunity for Twitter to explode as Emi Buendia showcased some impressive skills against the Magpies’ new signing, Sandro Tonali.
Tonali, a 23-year-old midfielder, made headlines earlier in the month when he joined Newcastle United from AC Milan in a whopping £55m million deal.
However, it was during the match against Aston Villa that Tonali had a moment he’d probably want to forget. With just seven minutes into the game, Villa took the lead with a goal scored by Ollie Watkins, but it was Emi Buendia’s skillful play that stole the show.
The Argentine outmuscled Tonali, leaving him sprawled on the ground before providing the assist to Watkins.
The incident quickly spread across social media, prompting an explosion of reactions from football fans worldwide. Twitter users wasted no time in sharing their thoughts on Buendia’s actions applauding his impressive skills and ability to outsmart Tonali.
One fan humorously remarked, “Emi Buendia putting Sandro Tonali in the mud to then go on and assist Ollie Watkins is the exact type of shithousery we can all get behind.”
Another fan highlighted Tonali’s misjudgment, saying, “It’s not that Tonali misses the run of Buendia, takes a bad angle, and then gets bodies by him… it’s the way he sprints back like a school kid and plays Watkins onside.”
A third fan added, “Buendia just sent Tonali back to Italy.”
Someone else wrote, “Did Buendia just bodied Tonali for Watkins’ goal!!!!! Woah! Welcome to the PL Tonali.”
While some Newcastle supporters may have been concerned about Tonali’s adaptation to the Premier League, others gave him sarcastic credit for getting back into the game after the incident. “Big shout out to Tonali for getting back involved after being bodied by Buendia, and then playing Ollie Watkins onside,” one tweet read.
Tonali’s journey to Newcastle had already been surrounded by rumors of his reluctance to join the club. However, Eddie Howe vehemently denied the claims, asserting that players must want to be a part of the team wholeheartedly.
This latest display by Tonali, while not indicative of his overall performance, will likely fuel discussions among football enthusiasts and analysts.
As Newcastle continues its pre-season tour, Tonali will have more opportunities to prove his worth and adapt to the intensity of the Premier League. The upcoming fixture against Chelsea will undoubtedly be another test for the Italian midfielder, and fans will be eager to see how he responds.
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