Stuttgart dropped a massive 7-0 victory on fifth-tier TSG Balingen yesterday, and if this is “pre-season form,” the Bundesliga needs to take notice. Sebastian Hoeneß’s side looked absolutely dialed in, making an impressive start to their pre-season schedule and brushing aside their opponent with total control. This wasn’t just a win, it was a statement.
A First Half Blitz That Left No Doubt
The boys wasted no time asserting their authority, naming a strong starting XI for the opening 45 minutes that showed they meant business. Dennis Seimen was back in goal after his loan spell at Paderborn, and summer signing Grischa Prömel immediately made his debut. Chris Führich, Maximilian Mittelstädt, and Chema Andrés all got the start, with Dan-Axel Zagadou leading the squad as captain. As expected, Stuttgart owned the proceedings from the jump, racing to a commanding 4-0 lead by halftime. Jovan Milošević got the party started just five minutes in, then he doubled his tally about 20 minutes later. Führich and Tiago Tomás piled on with more goals before the break, putting the Bundesliga side firmly in control.
Youth Movement Shines as Dominance Continues
Hoeneß wasn’t done shaking things up. He made wholesale changes at the break, sending out an entirely new XI for the second half. This wasn’t just about giving guys minutes, it was about showing off their depth! Jarzinho Malanga, fresh off his loan at Elversberg, came in along with Ameen Al-Dakhil and Joshua Vagnoman, who’s been in the rumor mill with a potential summer move away. The fresh lineup kept the foot on the gas, maintaining Stuttgart’s dominance after the restart. Nineteen-year-old Lazar Jovanović exploded for two goals himself, hitting the net for number five just 15 minutes into the half, then adding his second of the afternoon around 20 minutes later. Malanga then put the cherry on top, rounding off the scoring for a comprehensive 7-0 win.
Talk about a statement to kick things off! Stuttgart has five more pre-season friendlies lined up before the competitive campaign begins, with fixtures against Premier League heavy hitters Fulham and Everton on the schedule. Then, it’s on to the DFB-Pokal campaign starting August 21 with a trip to face Hansa Rostock. This team looks ready to roll.
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