Former midfielder feels Juventus already need to replace Woltemade

Former midfielder feels Juventus already need to replace Woltemade Former Juventus midfielder Alessio Tacchinardi insists the Bianconeri must sign a new centre-forward in the January transfer window as Nick Woltemade ‘is not’ the ideal strike partner for Randal Kolo Muani. Woltemade joined Juventus on loan from Newcastle less than two months ago, but former Bianconeri star Tacchinardi feels the Serie A giants already need a replacement for the German forward. Juventus were held to a 1-1 away draw at Cagliari on Sunday, but managed to level in the second half with a goal from Kolo Muani. Tacchinardi: Woltemade is not what Juventus need REGGIO NELL’EMILIA, ITALY – SEPTEMBER 13: Nick Woltemade of Juventus lies on the ground during the Serie A match between US Sassuolo and Juventus at Mapei Stadium – Citta’ del Tricolore on September 13, 2026 in Reggio nell’Emilia, Italy. (Photo by Emmanuele Ciancaglini/Getty Images) “They’ve dropped two points despite creating many chances and dominating possession,” Tacchinardi told Sportmediaset . “It feels like they still aren’t ready to take the next step. I think this match leaves two things. First, Zhegrova must play, because he was far more efficient than Conceiçao; second, Kolo Muani struggles when left alone in attack.” TURIN, ITALY – SEPTEMBER 20: Randal Kolo Muani of Juventus reacts during the Serie A match between Juventus and Atalanta BC at Allianz Stadium on September 20, 2026 in Turin, Italy. (Photo by Valerio Pennicino/Getty Images) Woltemade was introduced in the second half and helped Juventus increase the pressure on the Cagliari defence by filling the box alongside other attacking players, but was never really dangerous in front of the goal. Tacchinardi feels the German striker isn’t the answer to Juventus’ attacking problems. “Kolo Muani needs another striker close to him who, to me, isn’t Woltemade, who isn’t a classic centre-forward,” said the ex-Italian midfielder. TURIN, ITALY – SEPTEMBER 17: Nick Woltemade of Juventus celebrates scoring his team’s third goal with teammates during the UEFA Europa League 2026/27 League Phase MD1 match between Juventus and N.E.C. Nijmegen at Juventus Stadium on September 17, 2026 in Turin, Italy. (Photo by Valerio Pennicino/Getty Images) “So, in January, Juventus must go to market and sign a centre-forward because Kolo Muani needs someone close to him.” Woltemade has started only one game for Juventus this season, scoring a penalty against NEC in the Europa League. He’s on loan at the Allianz Stadium from Newcastle, and the Bianconeri do not have an option to make his move permanent.