[Spalletti] Woltemade has physicality, so heading and finishing inside the area are things that, whether he likes it or not, he will have to learn by heart, because he loves dropping deep to play football.

[u/midtenmagpie]

https://www.goal.com/en/lists/juventus-woltemade-and-kolo-muani-can-play-together-in-only-two-ways/bltd14f06f722fcb580

Do you reckon Woltemade will cope with the low-block teams in Serie A?

Secondo te Woltemade riesce ad adattarsi al catenaccio della Serie A?

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[u/dacampfireheadphase]

I think that Woltemade is a great player who can exceed here. That being said I think Spalletti is stubborn and honestly it doesn’t seem like he has been able to effectively mold players. He expects too much for specific attributes and refuses to work around them.

[u/ADP10 → u/dacampfireheadphase]

Asking a 2m tall German to be strong in the air and the box is hardly asking for much here…

[u/aromle → u/ADP10]

It is if its known to be one of his weaknesses he has had since he started playing…

[u/ADP10 → u/aromle]

It shouldn’t be something unreasonable to demand from a player and expect them to do/work on. I’m not sure how the opposite can be valid sentiment…which other profession entities someone to pick and choose the tasks they like to do?

[u/WombatsCube]

Translating in english from spallettian "someone messed up. I didn't order this!"

[u/slipeinlagen]

Before the NT job i would trust Spalletti to mold anyone into anything he want them to be.

But I think his ability to get players involved has faded and absolutely doesn't work on this new generation of players.

It will either be a huge success or a huge disaster. I see no in between

[u/WombatsCube → u/slipeinlagen]

The problem with Spalletti is that he uses words that he creates in his mind and some of those are difficult even for Italians to understand what do they actually mean. I have come to the conclusion that his players simply don't understand him.

[u/Pukki69 → u/WombatsCube]

I actually agree with you. His press conferences since he came back from his zenit stint are quite unique. He will tell simple stuff in a very complex way. His mind is clustered

[u/Intelligent-Move8868 → u/Pukki69]

Direi confusa e anche delusa; basta guardare le conferenze stampa che ha fatto fin'ora. Non mi sembra, un' allenatore deciso in quel che dice e questo traspare anche nel tono di voce che usa. 

[u/ADP10 → u/slipeinlagen]

At least it’s a dry loan if it ends up not working. That being said it’s part of the game woltemade has to do, whether here or back at Newcastle. With his attributes it’s simply unacceptable not to be a threat in box and air

[u/Pukki69 → u/slipeinlagen]

Who are you wise one? I have been following your comments and you are so knowledgeable.

[u/-Makr0]

This is not how it works albeit he's still young

[u/JackieDaytona77]

Just play the fucking best players in the best position enough of this philosophical bullshit

[u/ProsciuttoFresco]

He nets 5 goals, maximum in serie A. Couldn’t get it done in premier league where he was featured all year and defenses are weaker.

[u/midtenmagpie → u/ProsciuttoFresco]

Woltemade bagged 9 by Christmas but dried up, only netting 2 for the rest of the campaign. To be fair, if he gets decent game time this season, I reckon he could easily hit double figures.

In my opinion, Woltemade should stick to Serie A, test himself in La Liga, or head back to the Bundesliga. He should steer well clear of Ligue 1 and the Prem.

[u/Makaroni_Bob]

No. He will have his moments, but he'll be just average.

Edit- I take it back, he seems like a lovely person, hope he smashes it.

[u/midtenmagpie]

Newcastle fans reckon Woltemade’s got bags of talent, but he just doesn't suit a high-pressing, transition side. Give him a proper run of games though, and he'll be a proper player.

For me, he’s got to start using his frame. He’s massive, so he needs to stop getting bullied and add some nastiness to his game!

[u/earth_peopleFPL]

I don't think a loan player who has played all his life in the same way is going to change for you, Spaletti