AC Milan’s Stefano Pioli says he had no idea Sandro Tonali had gambling problem

Newcastle’s former AC Milan midfielder Sandro Tonali is currently serving a 10-month ban (Owen Humphreys/PA)

AC Milan boss Stefano Pioli has insisted he had no idea Sandro Tonali had a gambling problem before he was sold to Champions League opponents Newcastle.

The 23-year-old Italy international joined the Magpies in a £55million summer switch from Milan and played in a 0-0 draw against his former club in their Champions League Group F opener at San Siro in September.