Newcastle star Sandro Tonali is set to be banned for ten months from football for his involvement in illegal betting.
However, the 23-year-old can still play for the Premier League club against Borussia Dortmund as things stand, while details of the ban are being ratified.
The Champions League clash takes place on Wednesday night at 8pm at St James' Park.
Tonali's lengthy suspension comes after he admitted to placing bets on matches in which he played during his time in Italy.
It means the £55million summer signing from AC Milan will miss the remainder of the season and, should Italy reach Euro 2024, will miss next summer's tournament in Germany.
Tonali's representatives reportedly spent Monday in discussions with prosecutors, who launched an investigation while he was away on international duty earlier this month.
He and compatriot Nicolo Zaniolo, currently on loan at Aston Villa from Galatasaray, are subject to a probe by the Italian Prosecutor's Office and Italian Football Federation (FIGC).
Tonali's agent Giuseppe Riso had claimed the player was living with a 'gambling addiction'.
The midfielder is accused of placing bets on AC Milan and former club Brescia during his time with them.
He has made 11 appearances to date for Newcastle, including a start in the 4-1 Champions League victory over Paris Saint-Germain earlier this month.
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