Angelo Stiller
VFB
Center Midfielder
Creative Playmaker
Apr 4, 2001 (25)
Left
6'0"
170 lb
Late call against Dortmund
Stiller (knee) is a late fitness call for Saturday's clash against Dortmund, according to coach Sebastian Hoeness. "With Ange it's a positive trend, we currently hope that he will be there, we will have to wait for tomorrow's training."
Analysis: Stiller had been unable to train fully at the start of the week following the knee-on-knee collision with Ozan Kabak in the loss to Hoffenheim, having since progressed to individual work on the pitch. His participation in the final training session will determine whether he is available, with even a starting role still not entirely ruled out if his recovery continues on this positive path.
Could return against BVB
Stiller avoided a serious injury after his early substitution against Hoffenheim, with tests confirming a knee contusion, and could already be available for Saturday's match against Dortmund, according to BILD.
Analysis: Stiller had needed treatment for significant pain after a knee-on-knee collision with Ozan Kabak before being withdrawn in the 34th minute. No firm timeline has been given for his return, with the club planning to assess him day by day, but there remains genuine hope he could feature in Saturday's big match against Dortmund, with coach Sebastian Hoeness otherwise needing to adjust his central midfield option if Stiller is unavailable.
Makes first World Cup appearance
Stiller generated one tackle (one won) and one interception in Thursday's 2-1 defeat against Ecuador.
Analysis: Stiller replaced Aleksandar Pavlovic at halftime after his midfield partner was booked for serious foul play just before the break, entering with Germany locked at 1-1 following Enner Valencia's early equalizer. He chipped in with one tackle and one interception while helping Germany dictate possession for much of the second half, but couldn't stop Ecuador from finding the winner in the 77th minute as Gonzalo Plata finished off Kevin Rodriguez's flicked header. The 2-1 defeat wrapped up Germany's group-stage campaign, though manager Julian Nagelsmann's squad had already secured its place in the Round of 32 before kickoff.
Makes three tackles
Stiller took an off target shot, created two chances and made three tackles during Sunday's 1-1 draw with Werder Bremen.
Analysis: Stiller was held off the scoresheet while leading Stuttgart with his three tackles in the draw. The midfielder has a goal to go along with three shots, two chances created and seven tackles over his last three appearances.
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