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Sandro Tonali calls for patience after Italy's defeat to Belgium

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Last updated Sep 27, 2026

Sandro Tonali calls for patience after Italy's defeat to Belgium

Summary

Sandro Tonali expressed disappointment following Italy's loss to Belgium, acknowledging the struggles of a young squad with many uncapped players. Speaking ahead of an upcoming match against Turkiye, Tonali emphasized the need for time as the team works together. He compared the situation with the national team to his club experience at Tottenham, urging a focus on growth and development rather than immediate results. Despite a difficult start to the season with Tottenham, Tonali remains optimistic about both teams' futures.

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By the Numbers

•Italy lost to Belgium, highlighting team struggles.
•Tonali stresses the need for patience with young players.
•Upcoming match against Turkiye is critical for team cohesion.
•Tonali compares national team's challenges to those at Tottenham.
•He remains optimistic despite a tough start to the club season.

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4:30 PMYahoo Sports — Tonali on Italy: ‘We don’t have a star player but our qualities will come out with time’

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Sandro Tonali has acknowledged the scale of the disappointment after Italy’s defeat to Belgium, but asked for patience with a squad that has barely played together.With quotes via TuttoMercatoWeb, t...
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