Woltemade Surprised by Sharp Criticism Over Goal Drought

German striker Niclas Woltemade has expressed surprise at the intensity of criticism he has faced over his recent goal-scoring difficulties. The 22-year-old forward became the top scorer at last year's European Under-21 Championship held in Slovakia, where he netted six goals to lead Germany to victory in the tournament. Despite his proven track record at youth international level, Woltemade has apparently struggled to maintain that scoring form, leading to harsh criticism from fans and media.