Newcastle rest Tonali for derby clash ahead of crucial Italy decider

Sandro Tonali was not risked for the Tyne-Wear derby between Newcastle and Sunderland in the Premier League on Sunday afternoon, as the Italy international hopes to be fit enough to start for the Azzurri in Thursday evening’s World Cup play-off semi-final against Northern Ireland. 

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Why did Italy international Tonali not feature in Newcastle vs. Sunderland?

Tonali was taken off...