“Sandro is playing the most important game at the moment, the one against gambling addiction, and he will win this too,” Riso said. “He’s in a bit of shock right now, I hope this match saves Sandro’s life and sets an example for other kids too.
“He is certainly shaken and sad, he has understood that he must face this problem in a very determined way.”
Newcastle’s summer signing remains eligible to play for the club while the investigation is ongoing. It’s been claimed that more than 40 players are suspected of being involved in the betting scandal that has rocked Italian football.
