Sandro Tonali's arrival at Newcastle United has already coincided with a big suggestion that the Serie A star will be the man that finally sits in front of the Toon defence and frees up Bruno Guimaraes.
There can be no doubt that the number 6 role is Tonali's speciality but that's not the only position where the 23-year-old can flourish. In total Tonali has played in a defensive midfield position 194 times with the star able to pick possession just in front of the centre-backs and start building attacks.
Throw in his danger from set-pieces and his ability to create, with 22 assists to his name when playing as a 6, Tonali is the type of player Newcastle fans can get excited about as a vital cog in Eddie Howe's team. Tonali has not just operated as a defensive midfielder throughout his career though.
