Howe reacts to Tonali's first Newcastle brace after suspension

Newcastle midfielder Sandro Tonali returned to action after a ten-month suspension, taking time to rediscover his form. However, he shone brightly in the Magpies' match against Brentford, scoring his first club-level goals since his ban. Manager Eddie Howe was pleased with the Italian's performance.

Details: Howe highlighted Tonali’s physical capabilities, noting that his long absence had required a gradual reintegration into the squad. Now, the manager believes the midfielder is ready for increased playing time.

Quote: "I think his endurance is very, very strong. I believe it’s one of his best qualities. His athleticism has been excellent because he’s an explosive player, and you can see how he really helped us in transitions and in defending transitions.

He puts out fires when teams try to break through, thanks to his pace, his awareness, and his ability to read danger. We had to limit his minutes a bit because, of course, he went from nothing back into high-level football. But now I think he’s capable of handling the intensity of the Premier League and the quick turnaround between games," Howe said.