Overview

• The 23-year-old has five goals in six starts for Newcastle after a high-fee summer move from Stuttgart.
• His back-heeled equaliser against Brighton drew acclaim from opposition manager Fabian Hurzeler, who called it an unbelievable goal.
• Pundit Pat Nevin lauded Woltemade as absolutely brilliant and a strong fit for Newcastle’s style.
• German outlets Bild and Kicker highlighted his form after earlier fee criticism from Bayern figures Karl-Heinz Rummenigge and Uli Hoeness.
• Eddie Howe and Woltemade stressed ongoing tactical integration and high expectations as he is expected to lead the line against Benfica in the Champions League.