"Making a fool of himself at Tottenham" – Shots fired at Spurs summer arrival by gobby pundit

Antonio Cassano criticised Tonali's performances for Tottenham, suggesting Italy should call up Frosinone's Giacomo Calo instead for the national team.

Antonio Cassano has criticised Sandro Tonali's form at Tottenham, arguing that Italy should have selected Frosinone midfielder Giacomo Calo for the national team instead. Speaking on Viva El Futbol, the former striker questioned Roberto Mancini's midfield selection, suggesting Calo deserves a call-up despite his Serie A success with a struggling side.

Cassano was particularly harsh on Tonali, saying he is "making a fool of himself at Tottenham", and grouped him with Nicolò Fagioli as players who don't match Calo's quality. He praised Calo's performances in his first Serie A season, calling him the linchpin of Frosinone's surprising sixth-place finish under manager Alvini.

Tonali has made 10 Premier League appearances since joining Spurs in the summer, with his influence growing in recent weeks. While Cassano's assessment is severe, the article notes that Tonali and Calo operate in different midfield roles and could potentially complement each other in the Italian setup.