"Woltemade's future at St James' Park isn't as a central midfielder but, for the time being, it might be what's right for the team. Big Nick? Big team player, according to those on the inside at Newcastle. That might not satisfy the attention seekers looking to turn rage into revenue on social media but in the nuanced world of a strange season at St James' Park, it's probably the right solution for now."
"He knows he's being deployed in a way that is moulding this new, uncertain version of Newcastle into a more potent pressing force for now, while also attempting to utilise some of his gifts without the benefit of time on the training pitch."
"The danger of deploying Woltemade deep is forgetting what a brilliant, instinctive finisher he is. The start of the week might have been dominated by talk of Benjamin Sesko coming good but let's not forget that he still has three goals fewer that Wo"
Newcastle manager Eddie Howe has deployed Nick Woltemade in central midfield despite this not being his natural position long-term. This tactical experiment serves the team's current needs by enhancing pressing intensity while utilizing Woltemade's unique skillset, even with limited training time. Though Woltemade had an ineffective performance against Qarabag, Howe acknowledges the player's value and willingness to adapt. Woltemade demonstrated occasional brilliance, including a precise pass to Jacob Murphy, but the game largely passed him by. The deployment risks overshadowing his primary strength as a finisher, yet represents a pragmatic solution for Newcastle's uncertain season.
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