Chema Andrés

The moment when we have to defend, we have to defend compact. The leaders have to be leaders and to lead the team.

— Bukayo Saka, Arsenal midfielder, after the match against Brighton

We are also somewhat dependent on transfer revenues.

— Alex Wehrle, VfB managing director; stated on the TV program Sport im Dritten

It will be very important: What are you willing to do? Possibly even beyond your limits. The limits you may have set for yourself up to now. But those should no longer apply in this game.

— Sebastian Hoeneß ahead of the match against Bayer 04 Leverkusen; insight into his willingness to push boundaries and lineup considerations (Nartey vs. Chema).

I told my adviser that I don't want to know anything about it.

— Chema, VfB Stuttgart midfielder, in an interview about his future; he says he doesn't want his adviser to know anything about it.

If things go really badly, then he won’t just miss one game because of the yellow card, but possibly the entire season.

— Sebastian Hoeneß, VfB Stuttgart coach, on Deniz Undav’s possible absence

Berns trainer Gerardo Seoane warned emphatically about the instinctive footballer Deniz Undav.

— Berns coach Gerardo Seoane warned emphatically about the instinctive footballer Deniz Undav.

Chema played through – and that, even though Hoeneß made a substitution in his position in central midfield.

— This statement describes Chema Andrés's performance in the Europa League match against Young Boys Bern, where he remained on the field despite the coach's team changes.

His class, which he has shown in the half year with us, is remarkable. And the way he presents himself is outstanding. He always approaches things positively and is eager to learn.

— Sebastian Hoeneß about the midfielder Chema, praising the player's performances.

We had the chance to sign him. He made his breakthrough in the Spanish second division, showing some great things there recently. He can help us immediately, but we will give him all the time for integration.

— Sebastian Hoeneß on the new signing Jeremy Arévalo and his integration into the team.

For us, it is part of the tradition to eat delicious food together, listen to Christmas music, sing, and play a few games together.

— Chema Andrés describes his family's traditions during the Christmas season.

It was overall an intense game, an intense journey.

— VfB coach Sebastian Hoeneß explains in a 'Sky' interview his many changes.

I welcome Chema's transfer to Stuttgart because of Sebastian Hoeneß.

— Xabi Alonso emphasizes in a phone call that he welcomes the transfer of Chema Andrés to Stuttgart due to his relationship with Sebastian Hoeneß.

We wanted to give impulses

— Coach Sebastian Hoeneß explains his bold intervention after the victory against St. Pauli.