Italy star Sandro Tonali suffers ‘threatening’ injury in Newcastle 2-3 Liverpool | OneFootball

Italy midfielder Sandro Tonali suffered a suspected shoulder injury during Newcastle’s 3-2 loss against Liverpool last night: ‘It doesn’t look good,’ said Eddie Howe.

Italy star Tonali was forced to be subbed off in the second half of Newcastle’s 3-2 home defeat against Liverpool on Monday night.

Tonali suffers ‘threatening’ injury for Newcastle

BIRMINGHAM, ENGLAND – AUGUST 16: Sandro Tonali of Newcastle looks on during the Premier League match between Aston Villa and Newcastle United at Villa Park on August 16, 2025 in Birmingham, England. (Photo by Dan Istitene/Getty Images)

Newcastle boss Howe provided some worrying updates for Azzurri supporters, especially considering that Italy will return to the pitch in September for World Cup qualifying games against Estonia and Israel.

“Tonali’s [injury] doesn’t look good, he was in quite a bit of pain. I don’t know the full extent of his or Joelinton’s injury, but they both look quite threatening to us,” the Newcastle boss told Sky Sports via The Independent.

NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, ENGLAND – APRIL 02: Sandro Tonali of Newcastle United applauds the fans after the Premier League match between Newcastle United FC and Brentford FC at St James’ Park on April 02, 2025 in Newcastle upon Tyne, England. (Photo by George Wood/Getty Images)

Brazilian midfielder Joelinton was also forced to be subbed off just ten minutes after Tonali.

“I don’t know with Joe and Sandro, it doesn’t look good when a player comes off, especially because both looked in a little bit of pain,” continued Howe.

“They’d be a huge blow for us if they’re not available.”

Gattuso to release Italy squad list this week

MILAN, ITALY – MARCH 20: Sandro Tonali of Italy makes a pass whilst under pressure from Joshua Kimmich of Germany during the UEFA Nations League quarterfinal leg one match between Italy and Germany at Stadio San Siro on March 20, 2025 in Milan, Italy. (Photo by Alessandro Sabattini/Getty Images)

Italy coach Gennaro Gattuso will release his first Azzurri squad list later this week, predictably on Friday, August 29.

It remains to be seen whether Tonali will be available to face Estonia on September 5 and Israel three days later.

Gattuso said in his unveiling press conference in June that players receiving a call-up, also with minor injuries, should remain in Coverciano for the entire international break.

In this case, however, the extent of Tonali’s injuries remains to be seen.