Stuttgart provide positive Angelo Stiller injury update after Hoffenheim scare | OneFootball

Angelo Stiller avoided serious injury after Stuttgart’s 2-1 defeat at Hoffenheim. The midfielder, 25, left in the 35th minute after a collision with Ozan Kabak in the Hoffenheim box, having initially tried to play on.

The club said he sustained only a contusion, describing the outcome as fortunate in the circumstances. It remains unclear whether he will need a short break from training. Sebastian Hoeneß had revealed immediately after the match that Stiller had a hematoma around the knee, but could not provide a firm diagnosis.

The incident also formed part of the refereeing controversy around Stuttgart’s loss.

Head coach Hoeneß and sporting CEO Fabian Wohlgemuth questioned why no penalty was awarded, arguing Kabak fouled Stiller and pointing to the player’s immediate reaction. Referee Sven Jablonski reportedly told Hoeneß he had not seen the challenge, prompting frustration over why VAR did not offer an on-field review.

The positive update suggests Stuttgart should not be without a key midfielder for long. Stiller has started all five of their competitive fixtures this season. Stuttgart host Borussia Dortmund next Saturday.

The timing could also be significant for Germany. Stiller is among the candidates for new head coach Jürgen Klopp’s first squad, which is due to be announced on Thursday.

Source: Get German Football News

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