“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 whole squad is close to Tonali and Zaniolo, we’re very sorry for them. We will continue to be close to them even afterwards. For now, they have the spotlight on them.”
Newcastle host Palace hoping to keep in touch with the European qualification places. Howe’s side have won four and lost three of their eight Premier League matches so far this season.
Express Sport has contacted Newcastle and Tonali’s representatives for comment.
