# Newcastle United Manager Eddie Howe Supports Sandro Tonali After Difficult Weeks
Newcastle United manager Eddie Howe has confirmed that the club are supporting midfielder Sandro Tonali after a “difficult couple of weeks” and that he could play this weekend against Crystal Palace. Tonali is currently being investigated by the Italian Prosecutor’s Office and the Italian football federation in relation to alleged illegal betting activity.
## Background on Sandro Tonali
Sandro Tonali is a 21-year-old Italian midfielder who currently plays for Newcastle United in the English Premier League. He joined the club in October 2020 from Serie A side Brescia and has since made 16 appearances for the Magpies.
Tonali is considered one of the best young players in Europe and has been compared to Italy legend Andrea Pirlo. He has also represented Italy at various youth levels, including the Under-21s, and is expected to be a key part of the senior team in the future.
## Investigation into Alleged Illegal Betting Activity
The Italian Prosecutor’s Office and the Italian football federation are currently investigating Tonali in relation to alleged illegal betting activity. The investigation is believed to be linked to a betting account registered in his name, which was reportedly used to place bets on football matches.
The Italian authorities have not yet released any details of the investigation or what charges, if any, Tonali could face. However, it is believed that he could be facing a ban from football if found guilty.
## Eddie Howe’s Support for Sandro Tonali
Newcastle United manager Eddie Howe has confirmed that the club are supporting Tonali during this difficult time. Howe said that the club are “fully behind” Tonali and that he could play this weekend against Crystal Palace.
Howe also said that the club are “doing all we can to support him” and that they are “hopeful” that the investigation will be resolved soon. He added that Tonali is “a great person and a great player” and that he is “focused on doing his job” despite the ongoing investigation.
## Conclusion
The investigation into Sandro Tonali is ongoing and it remains to be seen what the outcome will be. However, it is clear that Newcastle United are fully behind their player and are doing all they can to support him during this difficult time. It will be interesting to see how the situation develops over the coming weeks and whether Tonali will be able to continue playing for Newcastle United.