Overview
- Eddie Howe urged patience with Nick Woltemade, calling the 21-year-old’s adjustment to Premier League tempo and physicality a work in progress.
- Woltemade is without a goal in 12 straight competitive matches and has nine goals and four assists in 35 appearances this season.
- Newcastle sit 11th in the Premier League with nine wins and nine losses, having scored 33 and conceded 33.
- After selling Isak for €145 million, Newcastle spent about €194 million on Woltemade, Yoane Wissa and Anthony Elanga, whose combined 20 goals and assists trail Isak’s 34 from last season.
- The team fell in the EFL Cup semi-final to Manchester City and now face Champions League play-offs against Qarabag Agdam and an FA Cup tie at Aston Villa after winning only one of their past seven matches.