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Undav Returns in Friendly as Stuttgart Seek Striker Solution After Demirovic Injury

Coach Sebastian Hoeneß is weighing the No. 9 plan for Wolfsburg based on Deniz Undav's limited, deeper‑lying return.

Deniz Undav feierte im Testspiel des VfB Stuttgart gegen Elversberg sein Comeback
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Der VfB gewinnt gegen Elversberg, aber die Stürmer-Frage überschattet alles.

Overview

  • Stuttgart beat 2. Bundesliga leader SV Elversberg 2-0 in a midweek friendly, their first runout since Ermedin Demirovic's metatarsal injury.
  • Deniz Undav started, logged 63 minutes and recorded an assist, frequently dropping deep rather than playing as a traditional centre-forward.
  • Hoeneß said Undav came through well and can handle the distance but still lacks sprint sharpness and operated more centrally in midfield zones.
  • Silas made his comeback on the right wing after a broken ankle, while Justin Diehl and Mo Sankoh were tried at centre-forward in the second half without effect.
  • With the Oct. 18 trip to Wolfsburg approaching, Hoeneß indicated he is considering Undav as a lone striker or a potential two-striker setup.