As the Bundesliga season reaches its dramatic finale this Saturday, VfB Stuttgart coach Sebastian Hoeness has delivered a major boost to his squad: every single player is fit and ready for action.
"I have good news: Everyone's fit again. Finn Jeltsch is back in full training," Hoeness announced during Thursday's press conference, confirming that the young defender has recovered from a month-long abdominal muscle injury.
The timing couldn't be more critical. Stuttgart head into their decisive away match against Eintracht Frankfurt sitting in fourth place—the final Champions League qualification spot—but they're locked in a tense three-way battle. Level on 61 points with Hoffenheim, and with Bayer Leverkusen lurking just three points behind, every result matters in this nail-biting finish to the campaign.
But Frankfurt won't be pushovers. The hosts are still fighting for a Conference League berth, and Hoeness knows exactly what his team faces. "It's definitely going to be a tough game. Frankfurt are still fighting for a European place," he explained. "They're very strong, particularly in attack. We'll have to deliver a top performance to get the result we need. It's going to be lively."
Beyond Saturday's clash, Stuttgart have another massive occasion on the horizon: a German Cup final showdown against Bayern Munich on May 23, where they'll look to defend their title. But first, they need to secure that Champions League spot—and with a fully fit squad at his disposal, Hoeness has every reason to be optimistic.
