Nick Woltemade's Rising Premier League Star Faces Setback
Newcastle United's forward, Nick Woltemade, is postponing his participation in upcoming World Cup qualifiers due to a flu virus. His absence comes despite a promising start to the season, marked by noteworthy performances that have silenced critics of his transfer fee to Newcastle.
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Newcastle United forward Nick Woltemade will delay joining the German national squad for World Cup qualifiers due to a flu virus, the team announced on Monday. Despite his illness, Woltemade has enjoyed a successful start at Newcastle, impressing fans with key performances in the Premier League and European competitions.
Woltemade, who joined Newcastle this season, has faced skepticism over his €60 million transfer from VfB Stuttgart. However, his recent performances, including a goal in their 2-0 win against Nottingham Forest, have started winning over critics.
Germany, currently third in their qualifying group, are set to face Luxembourg and Northern Ireland. The top team earns a direct spot in the 2026 World Cup, while the runner-up enters playoff matches.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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