How do you solve a problem like Woltemade? OK, I'll admit it, you really have to shoehorn the syllables in to make that work. Much like shoehorning a striker into a midfield position to make him work. See what I did there? It's so fun in my brain.
I want it on record that I love Nick Woltemade. He's an interesting player and person. Thrown in at the deep end with Newcastle at the beginning of the season and subsequently going on a little scoring spree? A quick way to get tattooed on my heart forever.
More recently, however, he has struggled to convert any chances sent his way. He has been criticised for playing a little too deep - something he was open about around the time he signed, saying he's a different kind of striker than what we're used to.
It also hasn't been clear how he would, longer term, fit into the kind of team Eddie Howe is building.
We need not wonder any more. Woltemade has, for the past week or so, been playing as part of the attacking midfield, with Anthony Gordon playing up front (to MUCH success against Qarabag).
Although Howe is saying it's a 4-3-3, I have eyes, and Howe often says things that don't match what I'm looking at.
Woltemade in this position - be it 4-3-3 or 4-2-3-1 - seems to be bearing fruit. It doesn't solve every problem Newcastle have right now, and it might be more of an issue from a German national team point of view, where Woltemade has been playing as a centre-forward, but it is working.
The most important things from my point of view are minutes in legs, versatility and protecting the confidence of the players.
Woltemade looked a little lost before this formation shift. I think the change can help protect him a little and still get so much out of him as a player.
Once again, Howe provides some answers.
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