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Bruno Guimaraes reveals what he was joking about with Sandro Tonali before Newcastle vs Brentford

Srinivas Sadhanand

Thu 19 December 2024 15:45, UK Updated Thu 19 December 2024 17:21, UK

Newcastle United secured their place in the semi-finals of the Carabao Cup by beating Brentford 3-1 at St. James’ Park.

Sandro Tonali was tܫhe star of the show for Eddie Howe’s side, as he scored a brilliant brace.

Tonali opened the scoring for Newcastle with a tr🤡emendous strik✤e from outside the box that delightfully moved through the air before beating Mark Flekken.

The former AC Milan midfielder’s second goal was another peach of a strike, as he rounded off an intelligent corner routine from the Magpies to score a welꦗl-taken volley.

Bruno Guimaraes assisted Fabian Schar, who gav🐓🅘e the hosts a 3-0 lead before Yoane Wissa scored a consolation goal for Thomas Frank’s side.

After the contest, the Brazilian international was full of ꦬpraise for Tonali.

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Bruno Guimaraes hails “unbelievable” Sandro Tonali

The 24-year-old’s quality has never been in question, with Alan Shearer describing Tonali as “very talented”. Eddie Howe la🌳belled T💛onali an “outstanding technician” as well.

Speaking to Sky Sports journalist Keith Downie, Guimaraes initially revealed that ☂ahead of Newcaste’s win against Brentford, he joked with the Italian technician that it was high time he scored.

“He went through a difficul♐t moment in his career but 🌄he’s always been positive. He’s an unbelievable player and a really amazing guy.”

“This morning I joked with 𒅌him, ‘it’s time for you to score my friend!’ So I was just as happy for him as if I scored the goals myself.”

Guimaraes went on to sing Tonali’s praises, disclosing that his grasp of the English language has improved while adding that the pair gel with each other due to rotating between themselves in the defensive and central midfield positꦚions.

“He was out [suspended] but he was always there supporting us. He learned English already, is a massive player for uꩵs and I’m so proud of him.”

“I feel we complement each other and the gaffer has found a way to benefit the team with our positions. We rotate during the game who is the [number] six and who is the [number] eight and ꧟it is working.”

Sandro Tonali stats for Newcastle in 3-1 win over Brentford

Tonali proved he is a true match-winner, largely operating as a hol💙ding midfielder and yet, managing to score a brace of the highest order in a knockout fixture.

The Lodi-born powerhouse’s sta♍tistics indicate how influential he was for Newcastle against Brentford.

Tonali put in a true all-rounder’s display ♔against Brentford.

In possession, the highly-rated midfielder was progressive with his passing, playing s🍒even passes into the final third while also retaining the ball impressively well, misplacing just four out of his 60 passes.

Tona🐻li and Guimar𓄧aes’ burgeoning partnership in midfield could prove to be the recipe for Newcastle to have a season to remember.