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Nick Woltemade ‘looks like he’s seen a ghost’ as Italian media share concerns about Newcastle loanee

Nick Woltemade's Juventus spell hit a new low as they were beaten heavily at home by Lazio…

By Mark Whiley · Chronicle Live

Published: Monday, 19 October 2026 at 9:16 AM

Key Things to Know

Italian media criticized Newcastle loanee Nick Woltemade after Juventus suffered a 3-0 home defeat to Lazio.
Woltemade entered as a half-time substitute but failed to score, leaving Juventus eighth in Serie A.
Woltemade is currently on a season-long loan from Newcastle United and has yet to score in Serie A.

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Italian media raised concerns about Newcastle United loanee Nick Woltemade following Juventus' heavy 3-0 home defeat against Lazio. The 24-year-old German striker was brought on at half-time with Juventus trailing 1-0, but he was unable to alter the result as fans jeered the team at the Allianz Stadium.

Several Italian outlets awarded Woltemade 5/10 ratings, with Calciomercato arguing he lacks the substance manager Luciano Spalletti needs in attack. Although Woltemade has scored twice in the Europa League this season, he remains scoreless in Serie A as Juventus sits eighth in the standings.

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