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VfB Loss Highlights Issues Beyond Team's YouthThe 0-2 defeat in Basel revealed that lack of experience isn't the main cause, but rather poor clarity and execution on the field.
Key FactsOct 3, 2025 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: vertikalpass.de
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: vertikalpass.de
- Coach Sebastian Hoeneß attributed the loss to the team's youth, though the chosen lineup raised doubts about this reasoning.
- Despite 29 shots, the team lacked precision and creativity, resulting in many missed opportunities and a mostly uninspired offense.
- Defensive structure, particularly on the right side, was weak, causing dangerous counterattacks against VfB.
- Key problems included insufficient concentration, consistency, and clear play, compounded by technical errors and poor presence in the penalty area.
I have said it again and again and have often been laughed at: We are a young team— Sebastian Hoeneß explains the unsuccessful performance in the second Europa League match.
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Three reasons - | That's why VfB coach Hoeneß finds Stuttgart's 1-2 defeat so bitter
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Key FactsHoeneß Explains Stuttgart’s Painful 2-1 Defeat
Sep 13, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
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Summary created with AI assistance · Source: stimme.de
- Hoeneß considered a clear penalty warranted in the 25th minute after Kabak’s knee struck Stiller’s inside the Hoffenheim area.
- Stiller left the match injured in the 34th minute; a hematoma was found on his knee.
- After Mittelstädt equalized in the 48th minute, Baumann denied Pejcinovic’s major opportunity to make it 2-1 six minutes later.
- Adam Hlozek scored twice on counterattacks; for the 67th-minute 2-1, Hoeneß criticized insufficient pressure and poor depth defending.
In the best case you never lose the ball. But I have never seen a football match like this. Football is a game of mistakes.— Sebastian Hoeneß, VfB Stuttgart head coach, after the 1-2 defeat to Hoffenheim
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VfB Stuttgart: First squad exclusion, then Europa League knockout! Maximum frustration for defender Mittelstädt | Sport
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Mittelstädt to Nagelsmann: “Tell me what I have to do”: Video: Maximilian Mittelstädt is fighting for his ticket to the 2026 World Cup at VfB Stuttgart ...
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Key FactsMittelstädt Fights for World Cup Slot
Feb 25, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
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Summary created with AI assistance · Source: stuttgarter-nachrichten.de
- Maximilian Mittelstädt is in the starting eleven for the Europa League return leg against Celtic Glasgow.
- Coach Sebastian Hoeneß praises his significant value to the team and notes Mittelstädt's central role since joining Stuttgart in summer 2023.
- His last national team appearance came in September 2025 during the World Cup qualifying defeat in Slovakia, and subsequent qualifiers saw him omitted.
- Two internationals on March 27 (Basel vs Switzerland) and March 30 (home match vs Ghana) present concrete opportunities to secure one of the two left-back spots for the World Cup.
My goal is to earn a place at the World Cup—and to work my way back into the team with good performances. I see a three-way battle for the left-back position. Two will be taken, I think.— Maximilian Mittelstädt, ahead of the Europa League playoff return leg against Celtic Glasgow, on his World Cup hopes and the three-way battle for the left-back spot.
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Paid articlePaywallKey FactsBattle for Germany’s Left-Back Spot Heats Up
Jan 12, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
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Summary created with AI assistance · Source: stuttgarter-nachrichten.de
- Maximilian Mittelstädt impresses at VfB Stuttgart with four goals and five assists this season, also serving as the primary penalty taker.
- The race for Germany’s second left-back position pits Mittelstädt directly against Nathaniel Brown, who recently gained preference.
- Mittelstädt leads in crosses and duel success rate, while Brown shows defensive improvements and commands a high market value.
- Coach Julian Nagelsmann will monitor performances until the squad is finalized in March ahead of World Cup preparations.
Now it’s about to matter— Sebastian Hoeneß, coach of VfB Stuttgart, discusses the importance of the upcoming matches for the national team.
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Key FactsMittelstädt Impresses with Goal and Unique Celebration
Dec 12, 2025 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
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Summary created with AI assistance · Source: stuttgarter-nachrichten.de
- Mittelstädt fulfilled his wife’s wish by performing a unique celebration after scoring in VfB’s Europa League victory.
- The left-back has found the net three times across all competitions during the current season.
- Reaching a significant personal milestone for Stuttgart, Mittelstädt delivered a strong performance enhancing his World Cup prospects.
- Germany’s World Cup preparations begin with a friendly against Switzerland at the end of March, a challenge Mittelstädt aims to join.
I said, 'Honey, I don't score goals very often, but when I score next time, I'll make an L for you.'— Maximilian Mittelstädt about the promise he made to his wife after she pointed out that other players make sweet gestures for their wives.
Not just frustration on the Bosphorus: Despite the justified frustration over the latest defeat in the Europa League, we should not forget to enjoy VfB ...
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Key FactsMittelstädt Eyes Comeback After Stuttgart Setback
Oct 3, 2025 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
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Summary created with AI assistance · Source: watson.de
- VfB Stuttgart was defeated 2-0 in Basel despite taking 29 shots and missing multiple penalty opportunities.
- Maximilian Mittelstädt acknowledged the defeat and praised the Basel goalkeeper for an outstanding performance.
- Mittelstädt was not selected for the upcoming World Cup qualifiers after being a regular in the last 18 months.
- He views the omission as motivation and aims to return to the national team through strong displays with VfB Stuttgart.
Yes, of course I was disappointed. That's normal. I have actually been there for the last one and a half years.— Maximilian Mittelstädt comments on his non-selection for the national team matches.
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Key FactsMittelstädt Shines for VfB Stuttgart Against Dortmund
Sep 28, 2024 · Reading time: ~30 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: stuttgarter-nachrichten.de
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: stuttgarter-nachrichten.de
- Maximilian Mittelstädt has regained his form at VfB Stuttgart, contributing significantly to a 5:1 victory over Dortmund.
- VfB coach Sebastian Hoeneß praised Mittelstädt for his outstanding performance and emphasized his importance to the team and the national squad.
- After initial struggles this season, Mittelstädt has stabilized and is showing progress, particularly in collaboration with Jamie Leweling.
- The left-back has extended his contract until 2028 and remains a key player for VfB.
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