Julian Nagelsmann defends Nick Woltemade after Newcastle season struggles
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 10, 2026, 9:10 AM
Last updated Jun 10, 2026
Julian Nagelsmann defended Nick Woltemade's first season at Newcastle United, emphasizing that the forward often played too far from goal under manager Eddie Howe. Despite finishing the season with 11 goals, Woltemade's form declined as he was used in deeper roles. Nagelsmann highlighted the need to position Woltemade closer to the goal for Germany's upcoming World Cup. Woltemade himself disagreed with claims of a slump, asserting he performed well despite his statistics. The focus shifts to his role as Germany's striker at the tournament amid this criticism.
- •Woltemade scored 11 goals in his debut season with Newcastle.
- •Nagelsmann suggests Woltemade should play closer to goal for Germany.
- •Woltemade disagrees with claims of a dip in form.
- •Germany plans to utilize Woltemade as a primary striker this summer.
- •Nagelsmann refrains from criticizing Howe's coaching decisions.
- 9:10 AMYahoo Sports — Germany's Woltemade laments 'not entirely fair' criticism
- 2:00 PMYahoo Sports — Germany’s Julian Nagelsmann Defends Nick Woltemade After First Newcastle Season
"Nick Woltemade has defended his first season at Newcastle United after Germany boss Julian Nagelsmann warned the forward has often been used too far from goal and in the wrong positions on the pitch by manager Eddie Howe. Woltemade finished his debut campaign in Tyneside with 11 goals, but his form dipped during the second […]
"Striker Nick Woltemade has said he feels at home in Germany's World Cup squad after a difficult first season at Premier League club Newcastle United. Woltemade, 24, started well in England with seven Premier League goals in his first half of the season but added only one more since January.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 10, 2026, 9:10 AMGermany's Woltemade laments 'not entirely fair' criticism
Striker Nick Woltemade has said he feels at home in Germany's World Cup squad after a difficult first season at Premier League club Newcastle United. Woltemade, 24, started well in England with seven Premier League goals in his first half of the season but added only one more since January.
- Yahoo SportsJun 7, 2026, 2:00 PMGermany’s Julian Nagelsmann Defends Nick Woltemade After First Newcastle Season
Nick Woltemade has defended his first season at Newcastle United after Germany boss Julian Nagelsmann warned the forward has often been used too far from goal and in the wrong positions on the pitch by manager Eddie Howe. Woltemade finished his debut campaign in Tyneside with 11 goals, but his form dipped during the second […]
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