Nick Woltemade struggles in midfield role with Newcastle
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 2, 2026, 11:34 AM
Last updated Jun 2, 2026
Nick Woltemade's transition into a midfield position has been challenging, according to Bundesliga commentator Kevin Hatchard. Woltemade, who began his career at St James' Park strongly, found himself further from his natural center forward role as the season progressed. Hatchard emphasized that Woltemade's skills are better suited for attacking positions rather than a midfield role, which he described as 'alien' to the player. The German international is expected to be utilized in a more attacking capacity for both Newcastle and the German national team moving forward.
- •Kevin Hatchard comments on Woltemade's midfield struggles.
- •Woltemade has moved away from his natural center forward position.
- •His skills are better suited for positions near the penalty area.
- •Newcastle's Eddie Howe has re-evaluated Woltemade's role this season.
- •There is interest from Bayern Munich in Woltemade's versatility.
- 11:34 AMYahoo Sports — Playing in midfield is 'alien' for Woltemade
"Bundesliga commentator and journalist Kevin Hatchard believes Germany will want to utilise Nick Woltemade so he can "be on the end of attacks" rather than deep in a midfield position where it is "alien" for him. After a promising start to his career at St James' Park, the German international struggled for form late in the season, and Newcastle boss Eddie Howe began to use him further away from a centre forward role.
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