Nick Woltemade has scored one goal in 19 appearances for Newcastle United in 2026 (PA Wire)Germany head coach Julian Nagelsmann has criticised Eddie Howe’s decision to play Nick Woltemade as a midfielder for Newcastle United. Woltemade made an impressive start to his career at Newcastle following his £69 million move from Stuttgart last summer, scoring six goals in his first 11 appearances. After announcing his Germany squad on Thursday, Nagelsmann took aim at Howe’s decision to play Woltemade as a midfielder and claims the forward is simply too far from goal to make an impact. Julian Nagelsmann has named Nick Woltemade in his latest Germany squad (Action Images via Reuters)‘I also tried to play him in his role. ‘And when assessing Newcastle, I think you simply have to look at the whole issue.

Source: Metro March 19, 2026 21:55 UTC