Newcastle United midfielder Sandro Tonali (Image: Iain Buist/Chronicle Live)

Newcastle United midfielder Sandro Tonali was not involved in the club's open training session ahead of Tuesday's Champions League clash against Benfica.

Tonali was not present in front of the broadcast media, as per an update on Sky Sports, during the Magpies' final training session at the club's Benton training base and there are now concerns he could miss the clash against the Portuguese giants.

The Italian international picked up a knock on international duty during the Azzuri's win over Israel and Eddie Howe said last week Newcastle would monitor his fitness ahead of Saturday's trip to Brighton.

Tonali subsequently started the 2-1 defeat to the Seagulls and lasted 70 minutes before he was replaced by Jacob Ramsey at the Amex Stadium.

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Newcastle United continue their UEFA Champions League campaign as they host Benfica on October 21. Fans can watch the game on the TNT Sports Prime Video channel.

Howe will speak to the media at 4:30pm this afternoon in a press conference at St James' Park where...