"Newcastle legend Shearer analysed Woltemade's performance on Match of the Day, stating that he was "nowhere near good enough" against Everton. "It's definitely a conundrum," Shearer said. "First of all, I thought Newcastle were a bit of a mess today, particularly in the first half an hour when Joelinton was on the left, Woltemade was in central midfield and Gordon was up front.""
"As a natural centre-forward who excels with his back to goal, his disappointing form in an unnatural position is no surprise, and it is difficult not to feel sympathy for him. That does not mean he is immune to criticism, even if Newcastle's problems run much deeper."
Newcastle United suffered a 3-2 home defeat to Everton, dropping to 12th place and falling 12 points behind the Champions League positions. The loss represents another setback after five defeats in their last six league matches. Head coach Eddie Howe has experimented with tactical formations, including deploying £73 million striker Nick Woltemade in midfield rather than his natural centre-forward position. While Woltemade showed promise in the No.10 role behind Anthony Gordon, his performances in a midfield three have been disappointing. Newcastle legend Alan Shearer criticized Woltemade's display, stating his form was "nowhere near good enough." Though Woltemade's struggles in an unnatural position are understandable, Newcastle's problems extend beyond individual performances.
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