VfB Stuttgart confirm Angelo Stiller avoided serious knee injury

VfB Stuttgart confirmed midfielder Angelo Stiller avoided a significant injury during Saturday's 2-1 Bundesliga loss at Hoffenheim. The 25-year-old was substituted in the 35th minute after a collision with Hoffenheim defender Ozan Kabak inside the penalty area. Club officials described the diagnosis as a contusion and a hematoma around the knee, noting he was fortunate to escape long-term damage. Coach Sebastian Hoeneß publicly questioned the decision by referee Sven Jablonski and the VAR booth to not award a penalty for the incident. While the medical update is positive, it remains uncertain if Stiller will require a temporary break from team training. Stiller is a contender for the Germany squad selection due to be announced by Jürgen Klopp this coming Thursday.

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