Eddie Howe: We need to demand more from Walter Mad

2025-11-22 05:17

Newcastle United will host Manchester City at St. James' Park in the latest round of the 2025/26 season, and manager Eddie Howe said the team must demand more from striker Walter Madd and make him play a more important role on the pitch.

Walter Madd, 23, joined Newcastle in August of this year and has scored 4 goals for the Magpies in the Premier League so far in the 2025/26 season, as well as one goal in the Champions League.

It is worth mentioning that in the earlier World Cup qualifiers, Walter Madd contributed 3 goals for Germany in 2 matches, helping Nagelsmann's team advance to the World Cup finals as group winners.

Newcastle manager Eddie Howe said, "Considering we haven't had much time to spend with and train with him, I think he's performed exceptionally well and has consistently tried his best to meet our expectations."

"However, we need to demand more from Walter Madd, and we also need him to take on more responsibility in the team because he is the core of the team's attack."

Furthermore, when discussing Walter Madd's performance for the German national team, Eddie Howe said, "In terms of goal-scoring efficiency, he has had a very good start, and I think the goals he scored during the international break will also help him a lot. Confidence is crucial for a center forward, so I think he can be satisfied with himself."

Regarding the roster, Eddie Howe said, "Gordon is very close to returning. He trained very well during the international break, but whether he can play will be decided at the last minute."

“Liverpool is also very close to returning to the team. He participated in training during the international break, which is great news. He is an extremely important player for us, and it is really good that he is back in training with the team.”