Tonali's transfer from Newcastle to Tottenham for around €116 million has increased the pressure on the 26-year-old midfielder. He has been criticized in the European press for his disappointing performance at the English club and in the Italian national team. The criticism has intensified following Italy's 2-0 defeat to Belgium in the UEFA Nations League last Friday, where Tonali had a discreet performance and received negative reviews from various Italian media outlets. The Italian newspaper Gazzetta dello Sport was particularly harsh, publishing an analysis titled "Mister 100 million doesn't fly anymore: inside Tonali's crisis". The article suggests that Tonali should be taking a leadership role in the Italian national team, but instead appears "empty" at a critical moment. The newspaper also links Tonali's struggles in the national team to his poor start at Tottenham, which is currently at the bottom of the English Championship with two points and no wins.
Tonali under pressure at Tottenham
Tottenham occupies the last place in the English Championship with two points and has not won any matches in the competition, according to Globo Esporte Futebol. The Italian midfielder Sandro Tonali, signed by the club in the summer transfer window, is facing criticism for his performance both at Tottenham and in the Italian national team.
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