“SHOCKING Nick Woltemade BOMBSHELL: Newcastle United Star’s DRAMATIC U-Turn Leaves Fans STUNNED – OUT for MONTHS?!”

Newcastle United striker Nick Woltemade was unable to join up with the Germany national team earlier this week after coming down with a flu infection.

The German Football Association (DFB) confirmed the situation in an official statement on Monday, noting that the 23-year-old would not report to camp as initially scheduled for the upcoming World Cup qualifiers against Luxembourg and Northern Ireland.

The announcement came just a day after Woltemade scored in Newcastle’s 2–0 victory over Nottingham Forest at St James’ Park, extending his strong start to life in England with four goals in five starts since joining from VfB Stuttgart over the summer.

The DFB statement read:

“National team player Nick Woltemade will not be joining the German national team this Monday.

The striker for English Premier League club Newcastle United, who scored his third goal for Newcastle in Sunday’s 2–0 home win over Nottingham Forest, will not travel to the national team’s headquarters at DFB partner Adidas in Herzogenaurach due to a flu infection.”

However, an update issued by the German FA on Tuesday provided a more optimistic outlook. It confirmed that Woltemade was expected to arrive at the team’s base in Herzogenaurach later that evening, though his participation in training and matches remained uncertain. The follow-up statement read:

“Nick Woltemade is expected to arrive at the German national team’s headquarters late Tuesday evening.

The striker from English Premier League club Newcastle United, who has made four senior appearances so far, was initially unable to travel on Monday due to a flu infection.

It remains to be seen when Woltemade will be able to return to team training.”

With his availability for Germany still in doubt, Newcastle United are closely monitoring the situation ahead of their next Premier League fixture away to Brighton & Hove Albion on October 18.

Eddie Howe’s side will be eager for Woltemade to make a full recovery as he continues to fill in for Yoane Wissa, who has yet to make his debut for the Magpies since suffering a knee injury while on international duty with DR Congo.

Howe has hinted that Wissa could return before the November international break, but his fitness remains uncertain.

Despite some skepticism from German media over the fee Newcastle paid for Woltemade, the forward has already justified the club’s investment.

His early performances have exceeded expectations, with three Premier League goals in just four appearances, making him one of the most effective new signings in the division so far.

Speaking after the Forest match, Eddie Howe praised the striker’s quick adaptation and character:

“We expected a lot from him when we signed him because we believe he has the qualities to make the transition from another league to this one. But it’s never easy.

He joined late, hardly knew his teammates’ names, and was thrust straight into games. That’s a huge challenge.

He’s handled it brilliantly. His attitude has been spot on—both in training and around the club. Under big pressure, he’s shown maturity and professionalism.

Against Nottingham Forest, I thought his second-half display was his best yet. He was energetic, creating chances, and, of course, took his penalty really well.”

As things stand, both club and country will be hoping Woltemade’s illness is only a short-term setback.

Newcastle, in particular, will want their in-form striker fit and firing as they look to build momentum after a mixed start to the season.