Bruno Guimaraes had a hand in both goals as Newcastle United beat Nottingham Forest 2-0 at St James’ Park on Sunday.
Newcastle United needed a moment of inspiration to unlock the Forest back line, and Bruno Guimaraes came up with the goods.
Bruno fired a curling strike beyond Matz Sels before the Brazilian won a penalty for Nick Woltemade to wrap up the win.
Elliot Anderson had his pocket picked by Bruno for the penalty as Newcastle secured a 2-0 victory over Forest.
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Bruno Guimaraes suggests a different position for Nick Woltemade at Newcastle United
Bruno was the driving force in Newcastle’s win, but Woltemade has been grabbing the headlines.
Woltemade joined Newcastle from Stuttgart in August with a view to becoming the long-term solution in attack.
Yoane Wissa’s injury problems mean Woltemade has been given the chance to make an instant impact – and he has delivered.
Woltemade can’t stop scoring at St James’ Park, and has shown signs of becoming a top striker.
Woltemade isn’t a traditional forward, though, and his ability with the ball at his feet has left some to suggest a number 10 role.
Bruno has now told The Northern Echo that he thinks Woltemade could play in midfield for Newcastle if called upon.
Bruno praised Woltemade as ‘amazing’, praising his ability on the ball as something he has ‘never seen’ from such a tall player.
Woltemade can control the tempo, in Bruno’s opinion, meaning he can imagine a midfield role for the German one day.
“Nick has been amazing for us,” said Guimaraes.
“He’s scoring, but it’s not just he’s scoring goals; in the build-up, the way he drops as a number ten to play, it’s not so common for a player that tall to be that good with his feet.
“I have never seen a player that tall be so good with the ball, controlling it and controlling the tempo. He can play as a midfielder, to be fair. I’m pleased for him, and it’s just the beginning.
“I hope he’s enjoying his journey here so far. I think he’s happy. Everyone in the club is happy, and most importantly, the fans are happy with him,” he added.
Don’t expect a Joelinton-style shift from Nick Woltemade just yet
Woltemade is an unconventional forward, and his ability on the ball means he can be moved around the Newcastle attack.
A move into midfield at this stage in his career is unlikely for Woltemade, certainly if the idea is to go any deeper than a number 10.
If that day comes down the line, then Woltemade doesn’t need to look far for inspiration.
Joelinton joined Newcastle as a striker and struggled massively before being reinvented as a midfielder.
It’s almost difficult to imagine Joelinton as a striker now, as he has taken to the midfield role so well.
Woltemade is shining up front, though, and we surely won’t see him joining Bruno in midfield any time soon.
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