"Isak's decision to strike, which ultimately ended with him joining Liverpool, meant that Newcastle did not have a natural striker in their squad until the arrivals of Nick Woltemade and Yoane Wissa. However, the latter has yet to make his debut, having picked up an injury during the September international break. Newcastle broke their transfer record to sign Woltemade from Stuttgart, and thus far, much has been made of his move to St James' Park."
"As per The Daily Mail's Craig Hope (via NUFC Feed), Woltemade is seen as more of a 10 than a 9 by Newcastle, but due to their hectic fixture schedule since his arrival, Eddie Howe has not been able to figure out a plan to play to the strengths of the Germany international. Howe has not been helped by Wissa's absence, with many Newcastle fans believing that the two players could be utilised together, given their differing characteristics."
Newcastle lost Alexander Isak to Liverpool after a strike, leaving the club without a natural striker until the signings of Nick Woltemade and Yoane Wissa. Wissa remains injured after the September international break, delaying potential partnerships. Newcastle paid a club-record fee to sign Woltemade from Stuttgart. Woltemade has scored once in four appearances and is regarded as more of a number 10 than a pure number 9. A congested fixture schedule has limited Eddie Howe's ability to adapt tactics to Woltemade's strengths. Woltemade has shown promise but requires tactical adjustment, fitness, and time to improve.
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