_Jamie Carragher Hails “Underrated” Newcastle Star, But Slams Sandro Tonali_
Liverpool legend Jamie Carragher has revealed his surprise admiration for a Newcastle United player, hailing him as the “most underrated” in the Magpies’ squad. However, Carragher’s praise was tempered by his scathing criticism of Sandro Tonali, who he believes is out of his depth in the Premier League.
_Carragher’s Underrated Hero_
Carragher, who was providing analysis for Sky Sports, identified Newcastle’s unsung hero as Sean Longstaff. The 25-year-old midfielder has been a consistent performer for the Magpies, providing energy, work rate, and a goalscoring threat from midfield.
“Sean Longstaff is the most underrated player in Newcastle’s squad,” Carragher said. “He’s a top player who always seems to be overlooked. He’s got a great attitude, works tirelessly, and scores important goals. He’s a manager’s dream, and I think he’s been fantastic for Newcastle this season.”
_Tonali’s Struggles_
However, Carragher’s praise for Longstaff was in stark contrast to his withering criticism of Sandro Tonali. The Italian midfielder has struggled to make an impact since joining Newcastle, and Carragher believes he is out of his league in the Premier League.
“Sandro Tonali is a player who I think is out of his depth in the Premier League,” Carragher said. “He’s a good player, but he’s not suited to the pace and physicality of the English game. He’s been exposed in several games, and I think Newcastle need to strengthen in midfield if they want to compete with the top teams.”
_Newcastle’s Midfield Conundrum_
Carragher’s comments highlight the midfield conundrum facing Newcastle United. While Longstaff has been a consistent performer, the Magpies have struggled to find a suitable partner for him in midfield. Tonali’s struggles have been a major disappointment, and Newcastle may need to dip into the transfer market to strengthen their midfield options.
As the Magpies look to climb the Premier League table, they will need to find a solution to their midfield woes. With Carragher’s criticism of Tonali still ringing in their ears, Newcastle’s hierarchy will be under pressure to deliver a midfield reinforcements in the near future.
