SANDRO TONALI NEWS

Assists off corner Tonali recorded one assist off two chances created, one shot off-target and picked up a yellow card in Sunday's 2-2 draw versus Roma.

Impact Tonali assisted Pierre Kalulu on a corner kick in the 30th minute for the opening goal Sunday. This was his fourth league assist in 15 appearances to go along with his two goals. Tonali also registered another chance created and an off-target shot. Per usual, he dominated on the defensive end, recording four tackles, two interceptions, three clearances and a blocked shot in his 90 minutes. The 22-year-old Italian was shown a yellow card in the 72nd minute, his fifth this season, which will force him to miss Saturday's away game versus Lecce. Tommaso Pobega or Aster Vranckx will substitute him in the midfield.

JANUARY 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Scores and assists against Salernitana Tonali scored one goal and assisted once from three shots and three chances created in Wednesday's 2-1 win versus Salernitana.

Impact Tonali was crucial in the win, as he sprung Rafael Leao loose ahead of the opener and then hit the net with an easy finish from the middle of the box to build an early two-nothing lead. He now has two goals, five assists, 24 shots (ten on target), and 38 chances created in 20 appearances. Milan will host Roma Sunday.

JANUARY 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Napoli handed 1st loss as Serie A resumes after long break

Napoli was handed its first domestic defeat of the season as the Italian league resumed after a 7½-week break

JANUARY 4, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Plays in friendly Tonali (head) was in the XI for Thursday's game against Lumezzane, Milan report.

Impact Tonali got hurt landing hard on his head and neck during an Italy game in late November, but he avoided major issues and trained regularly once Milan got back to work. He has posted one goal, four assists, 35 chances created, and 70 crosses (18 accurate) in 19 appearances (17 starts).

DECEMBER 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Set to recover quickly Tonali (head/beck) has been ruled out for the second Italy friendly on the schedule versus Austria, but he has been diagnosed with a simple contusion, La Gazzetta dello Sport infor...

Impact Tonali is poised to shake it off during a two-week vacation and is expected to be a full go once Milan resume practicing in early December.

NOVEMBER 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Doing better after scary fall Tonali (head/neck) was briefly hospitalized after getting hurt in a friendly against Albania, but the tests came back clean, and he's heading back to Italy with the rest of the squ...

Impact Tonali landed on his head from a sizeable height and with an awkward angle, but he appears to have avoided any kind of long-term complications.

NOVEMBER 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Taken off on spinal board Tonali was carried off on a spinal board after landing on his head and neck during Wednesday's clash with Albania.

Impact Tonali suffered an awful fall, landing directly on his head and neck, and had to be carried off the pitch. The midfielder will likely face at the very least a concussion, with tests to decide if he has any more serious injuries. Italy did not qualify for the World Cup, so Tonali has until Jan. 4 to recover from this injury.

NOVEMBER 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Sends seven crosses Tonali registered seven crosses (two accurate), two corners and two tackles (zero won) in Tuesday's 0-0 tie to Cremonese.

Impact Tonali had to take the main responsibility of distributing crosses with Theo Hernandez out with a suspension. He is averaging 3.8 crosses per game with 68 in all competitions. The 22-year-old is a playmaker in the center-defensive midfield role with 14 chances created and 21 crosses (seven accurate) in the last five contests.

NOVEMBER 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Logs assist across 45 mins Tonali assisted once to go with one shot (one on target), two crosses (zero accurate) and one corner in Saturday's 2-1 win against Spezia. He also had a tackle and an interception.

Impact Tonali came on at half time for Ismael Bennacer and didn't waste any time getting involved. He had a goal ruled out due to a foul after VAR review during the 65th minute, but he was not to be denied while assisting the game winner via cross to Olivier Giroud. The assist is his fourth in all competitions this year.

NOVEMBER 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Assists on day Tonali assisted once to go with one shot (one on target), three crosses (one accurate), and three corners in Wednesday's 4-0 win versus Red Bull Salzburg.

Impact Tonali got his second assist in two games after finding Olivier Giroud to help get Milan on the board early. He averages about 3.7 crosses a match with 59 (16 accurate) on the year. The Italian has done a decent job from the midfield so far and his form has been pleasant of late with two assists, 12 crosses (five accurate) and nine chances in the last three matches.

NOVEMBER 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Giroud helps Milan return to last 16 for 1st time in 9 years

Olivier Giroud has a knack of delivering in big matches

NOVEMBER 2, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Gritty versus Torino Tonali created one scoring chance, had one interception, and won two of six tackles and eight duels in Sunday's 1-2 defeat to Torino.

Impact Tonali wasn't as involved in the offense as in recent matches, as Milan had trouble containing Torino in this one. He has recorded one goal, one assist, four shots (two on target), and 12 chances created in the last five appearances.

OCTOBER 31, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Assists against Dinamo Zagreb Tonali provided an assist, had one off-target shot, created seven chances, sent in nine crosses (four accurate), made two tackles (both won) and drew two fouls, including a penalty...

Impact Tonali had a spectacular performance here, assisting Matteo Gabbia for his side's first goal with a perfect free-kick cross and creating a game-high seven chances, more than doubling his previous season best. The midfielder is always capable of producing on both ends with his mix of tenacity, passing skills and creativity, being boosted by his role on set pieces. Once goals and assists start to come by, it will be very difficult resisting from picking Tonali for a fantasy team.

OCTOBER 27, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Milan on verge of return to last 16 after 4-0 win at Dinamo

Seven-time European champion AC Milan is on the verge of returning to the Champions League knockout stage for the first time in nine years

OCTOBER 25, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Scores goal Tonali scored one goal during a 2-1 win at Verona on Sunday.

Impact Ante Rebic supplied an accurate through-ball that Tonali used to log his first goal of AC Milan's ongoing season. But considering the Italian is a defensive midfielder, fantasy managers should not expect him regularly recording goals they can benefit from.

OCTOBER 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Osimhen scores again to put Napoli back on top of Serie A

Victor Osimhen has continued his comeback from injury with his second goal in as many matches to help free-scoring Napoli beat Bologna 3-2 and move back to the top of Serie A

OCTOBER 16, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Swings in three crosses in Juventus clash Tonali won two of two tackles, created two scoring chances, and had three crosses (one accurate) and one block in Saturday's 2-0 win over Juventus.

Impact Tonali didn't have a particularly brilliant game but did a little bit of everything, as he often manages to do. He has logged six shots (one on target), eight chances created, 26 crosses (six accurate), and five tackles (three won) in the last five fixtures.

OCTOBER 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Three crosses in loss Tonali had three crosses (two accurate) and three corners in Wednesday's 3-0 loss versus Chelsea.

Impact Tonali sent in three crosses, which proved to be pretty much the sum of a poor Milan attack. The defensive midfielder is one of the most productive in his role in Italy with 15 goal contributions across his last two domestic campaigns. Despite the poor showing from the attack in front of him Tonali has a safe fantasy floor with his role on set-pieces as well as his ability to fill the stat sheet defensively.

OCTOBER 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Resumes training fully Tonali (thigh) practiced regularly Wednesday, Tuttomercatoweb reports.

Impact Tonali skipped international duties due to a minor thigh problem, but the break allowed him to avoid missing time. He's likely to start in Saturday's away game versus Empoli. He has logged one assist, 14 chances created, 33 crosses (seven accurate), and ten tackles in eight matches so far.

SEPTEMBER 28, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Will miss Italy game Tonali won't be available against England Friday due to muscle fatigue, La Gazzetta dello Sport informs.

Impact Tonali picked up the ailment in the past Serie A game, even though he didn't sub off, but it was deemed minor enough to stay with the national team rather than head back to his team to rehab. He has about ten days to get healthy ahead of the next Milan game versus Empoli.

SEPTEMBER 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Delivers heap of crosses in Napoli game Tonali created three scoring chances and had one shot (zero on goal), 11 crosses (two accurate), and six corners in Sunday's 1-2 defeat against Napoli.

Impact Tonali paced his team in crosses thanks to a bevy of corner kicks, but he wasn't super accurate. He has provided an assist and added 14 chances, 33 crosses (seven accurate), ten tackles, and eight interceptions in eight matches.

SEPTEMBER 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

How Sandro Tonali's shifting roles helped decide a rollercoaster Milan derby Tonali performed multiple roles during the 3-2 win against Inter, dropping into the left-back position and making runs beyond the back line

SEPTEMBER 5, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Leão helps Milan beat Inter 3-2 in front of new owners

Rafael Leão has inspired AC Milan to a 3-2 victory over fierce rival Inter Milan in a fiery Serie A derby played in front of the club’s new owners

SEPTEMBER 3, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Creates two chances versus Atalanta Tonali (thigh) created two scoring chances and had two shots (one on goal), four crosses (one accurate), and three corners in Sunday's 1-1 tie versus Atalanta.

Impact Tonali managed to play the whole game despite a recent injury and provided a solid contribution to the offense, picking up stats across the board. He posted five goals, two assists, 44 chances and 54 tackles in 36 appearances last season.

AUGUST 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Atalanta holds Milan 1-1, Napoli beats Monza 4-0 in Serie A

Atalanta has held defending champion AC Milan to a 1-1 draw in their Serie A clash

AUGUST 21, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS