Quote Originally Posted by ex_pat_magpie View Post
I wonder why Tonali went on such a long trip at such an important time. May have been family business I suppose.
It will have been a major reason. He's a professional and wouldn't just take off with such a big match coming up / such a busy schedule.

EH wouldn't want or allow him to take off either.

Once upon a time we had players that would do as they please and act in an unprofessional manner. A constant sense of anxiety hung over me, as I'm sure it did most fans.

These days everything is awesome.

On the subject of injuries

We don't have many injuries we have key injuries. Key players are injured. With our squad strength being tested against city and Burnley. Even Lascelles played a few worldie passes and looks like a better version of himself.