Nick Woltemade is Newcastle United’s new star striker.
Woltemade looks like a very exciting striker, it must be said.
The German scored on his debut against Wolves a fortnight ago, but he drew a blank this weekend against Bournemouth.
The striker didn’t do much of note against the Cherries on Sunday, but there was one incident that has now come under scrutiny.
Indeed, speaking on BBC 606, Chris Sutton has been analysing the worst dives of the week as a part of ‘The Simulation Game’, and he picked out Nick Woltemade as one of this week’s worst offenders after his dive against Bournemouth at the weekend.
Nick Woltemade criticised for diving
Sutton spoke about Woltemade and his dive at the weekend.
The pundit branded the German as ‘naughty’ for his simulation, claiming that he was ‘out of order’ for going down so easily.
“I tell you what, naughty Nick Woltemade, Rob I tell you, he was out of order,” Sutton said.
“But the winner of this week’s simulation game, Josh King, the king of the divers for Fulham. He’s a fine young player, but just stop it Josh. It doesn’t matter who you are or where you play, we will call you out.”
Chris Sutton has called out another Newcastle player for diving
Chris Sutton often calls players out for diving as it’s one of his least favourite aspects of modern football.
James Maddison has been criticised in the past for his actions, while Sutton has also pointed the finger at another Newcastle player too.
Indeed, Anthony Gordon has been criticised too for his diving.
“Anthony Gordon, Gordon Bennett, I mean, blimey, that was never a penalty,” said Sutton.
“He got away with that one. Tucked it in nicely. You are better than that, Anthony.”
Ultimately, diving is now a part of football, and it’s not going to go away, but Eddie Howe should perhaps have a word with Woltemade to encourage him to not be so theatrical in the future.
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