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Sebastian Hoeneß critiques VfB Stuttgart despite Champions League victory over Viking FK

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Last updated Sep 9, 2026

Sebastian Hoeneß critiques VfB Stuttgart despite Champions League victory over Viking FK

Summary

VfB Stuttgart secured a 3-1 victory against Viking FK in Wednesday’s Champions League match on home soil. Ermedin Demirovic scored a hat-trick in the first half to provide the Bundesliga side with a lead. Despite the result, midfielder Grischa Prömel stated that manager Sebastian Hoeneß was not fully satisfied with the performance. Prömel noted that the team struggled with ball control, spacing, and attacking patience throughout the contest. The squad now shifts focus to Saturday’s league fixture against Hoffenheim. Hoeneß is expected to address the tactical concerns during recovery sessions before the upcoming match.

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By the Numbers

•VfB Stuttgart defeated Viking FK 3-1 in a Champions League match on Wednesday.
•Ermedin Demirovic scored all three goals for Stuttgart in the first half.
•Grischa Prömel made his Champions League debut for the club during the match.
•Sebastian Hoeneß identified defensive spacing and attacking patience as areas for improvement.
•VfB Stuttgart prepares to face Hoffenheim in a domestic league match this Saturday.

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Grischa Prömel has revealed that Sebastian Hoeneß was far from completely satisfied with VfB Stuttgart’s performance despite Wednesday’s 3-1 Champions League victory over Viking FK.Stuttgart sec...
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