NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, ENGLAND – DECEMBER 18: Sandro Tonali of Newcastle United celebrates scoring his team’s second goal during the Carabao Cup Quarter Final match between Newcastle United and Brentford at St James’ Park on December 18, 2024 in Newcastle upon Tyne, England. (Photo by Michael Regan/Getty Images)
Bruno Guimaraes was in awe as he watched his Newcastle teammate Sandro Tonali score his first-ever brace at St James’ Park against Brentford in the EFL Cup.
The Italy international netted two quality goals in the first half to book his side a place into the semi-finals.
Guimaraes praises Tonali after Brentford brace
Guimaraes, also a midfielder, played the full 90 minutes alongside the 24-year-old and expressed all his admiration for his performance by posting an Instagram story accompanied by a brief caption: ‘What a player’.
The former Milan player scored Newcastle’s opener with a shot from outside the box in the opening stages before volleying Anthony Gordon’s corner kick home after 43 minutes to double their lead.
