Overview
- Zagadou started centrally in a back three for his first Bundesliga minutes in about 13 months, helping Stuttgart see off Mainz 05, 2–1.
- He was part of a major rotation, with roughly ten outfield changes from the Europa League defeat at Fenerbahçe, as Hoeneß spread minutes across the squad.
- The 26‑year‑old delivered strong metrics with about 65% duels won, 83% success in the air and an 88% pass rate, plus multiple efforts on goal.
- He left around a quarter‑hour from time after a challenge with Armindo Sieb and holding his calves, with Hoeneß later saying he was tired rather than injured.
- The return followed a long rehab from a cruciate and later external knee ligament injury, match practice with the 3. Liga side, and a first‑team cup cameo in which he missed a shootout penalty.