"It was a difficult night, when you have to get results there is always anxiety, but this was a different night, with a lot of bitterness over what happened,” Spalletti said.

"The entire squad is near Tonali and Zaniolo, we're very sorry for them. We will proceed to be near them even afterwards. For now, they've the highlight on them."

Newcastle host Palace hoping to be in contact with the European qualification locations. Howe’s facet have gained 4 and misplaced three of their eight Premier League matches to this point this season.

Express Sport has contacted Newcastle and Tonali’s representatives for remark.