Watch Newcastle’s £55m Sandro Tonali get ‘sent back to Milan’ as Emi Buendia ‘makes him look like a SCHOOLKID’
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NEWCASTLE’S new £55million signing Sandro Tonali was “sent back to Milan.”
That’s after Aston Vila’s Emi Buendia “made him look like a schoolkid” in yesterday’s pre-season friendly clash.
The two Premier League giants collided in Philadelphia, playing out a thrilling 3-3 draw in front of adoring American fans.
Club record signing Tonali was handed his second start by new boss Eddie Howe, having made his Newcastle debut against Rangers last week.
But the Italian was shown up by Villa counterpart Buendia as the duo engaged in a battle for the ball.
The Argentine ace took possession in his own half and began driving over the halfway line into Newcastle’s zone.
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As Buendia charged forward, Tonali came steaming in from the side in attempt to tackle him.
However, the playmaker ended up a crumpled heap on the floor.
That’s because, despite making contact with Buendia, Tonali BOUNCED off him.
And as the Villa man jinxed away, Newcastle’s record signing could only watch on from the deck.
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Fans found the incident hilarious, with many claiming Tonali had been welcomed to English football in style.
One said: “He’s been sent back to Milan.”
Another declared: “Emi made him look like a schoolkid.”
One noted: “Buendia had Tonali on toast.”
Another added: “He’ll be back in Italy next summer.”
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