Woltemade struggles in Juventus draw as Newcastle ponders his future

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 12 Oct, 12:30 · Archive

Newcastle's loaned striker Nick Woltemade missed chances in Juventus' 1-1 draw with Cagliari in Serie A. The 6ft 6in Germany international came on after an hour but headed tamely at the goalkeeper when presented with a chance to win the match. The cross that led to Juventus' late equaliser was aimed at Woltemade but was converted by Kolo Muani with nine minutes remaining.

Muani suggested an approach that might suit Woltemade better. 'The coach said at half-time that we have a lot of the ball and needed to get it into the area with crosses, as there were bodies in the box, so when Woltemade came on there were more occasions and it was much better than the first half, but we can still do better,' he said.

Newcastle had struggled to find Woltemade's best position last season, moving him between striker and attacking midfield. The Shields Gazette reports that Italian media have criticised his recent performances, describing him as 'completely out of place'. Woltemade also missed a chance for Germany against Serbia in the UEFA Nations League last week.

How it is being reported

• Italian media don't hold back on Nick Woltemade as Newcastle United watch on - 'completely out of place'The Italian media have again criticised Nick Woltemade as the Newcastle United striker struggles to impress at Juventus.Shields Gazette · 12 Oct, 12:00
• Nick Woltemade gets £32.4m hint on his best position as Newcastle United face summer decisionThe Germany international missed a golden chance for Juventus in their 1-1 draw last night in Serie AChronicleLive · 12 Oct, 12:00

In this story: Nick Woltemade · Newcastle United · Juventus · Cagliari · Kolo Muani · Luciano Spalletti

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