Nick Woltemade was a big transfer target for Bayern Munich this summer, but ultimately ended up with Newcastle United after VfB Stuttgart’s transfer fee had risen to “idiot” level (not our words…).
So far, so good for Woltemade.
In five appearances across all competitions for the Magpies, the Germany international has two goals and has started to assert himself. In a 2-1 loss to Arsenal where Woltemade scored one of his goals, though, the 23-year-old took a cheap shot to the face from Arsenal center-back
Gabriel.
In the video, it does not look like incidental contact, but a defender losing control of his emotions.
Afterward, Woltemade spoke about the incident.
“After my goal, there was a moment when I felt his elbow in my face. I’m two meters tall, so his arm must have been really high,” the 22-year-old told Sky Sports. “I told the referee I felt something in my face – and I don’t think that’s right,” said Woltemade (as captured by Sport Bild). “Perhaps it would have been different if I had fallen theatrically. But that’s not me. It’s difficult because sometimes you might have to do it—but that’s not my style of football. “He apologized afterward, so he knew he hit me. But honestly, that didn’t resolve the situation. I don’t like it when people do something like that and then say ‘sorry’ seconds later. You can fight hard, yes, but an elbow in the face is not one of them.”
Somehow, the hit was not penalized…which is ludicrous, but hey, what did Cousin Avi say?
Bayern Munich is off to Cyprus for a Champions League tilt against Pafos FC.
The Bavarians are big favorites and looking to stay red-hot behind the scorching play from Harry Kane. This Bayern Munich squad has a certain look to it. The team’s focus and relentlessness is unquestioned and Vincent Kompany seems to have a magic touch on all of his moves at the moment.
Simply put, Bayern Munich is in great shape ahead of this one. Let’s get into it, this is what we have on tap for this edition of the Bavarian Podcast Works — Preview Show:
- What to watch for with Pafos FC.
- A look at Bayern Munich’s injury situation.
- A guess at Bayern Munich’s starting XI.
- A prediction on the match.
