Overview
- Julian Nagelsmann named Nick Woltemade to Germany's 26-man squad for games against Switzerland and Ghana after a prolonged dip in his club form.
- Nagelsmann argued Woltemade has been deployed too deep at Newcastle and pledged to play him nearer goal, saying he will be dangerous at around 30 metres from goal.
- Woltemade, Newcastle’s £69m record signing, started strongly but is on a run of just one goal in his last 21 games in all competitions and has not scored in the league since December.
- Eddie Howe has trialed the forward in deeper roles with Anthony Gordon leading the line in key matches, and Woltemade was an unused substitute in both legs against Barcelona.
- The call-up underscores Germany’s continued trust in Woltemade and keeps him in contention for the 2026 World Cup.