DFB-Pokal: Sebastian Hoeneß Surprises with Mainz vs. Stuttgart Lineup

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DFB-Pokal: Sebastian Hoeneß Surprises with Mainz vs. Stuttgart Lineup

On Sunday, Stuttgart and Mainz met in a Bundesliga match. Today, both teams face off again in the second round of the DFB-Pokal. This time, Mainz hosts Stuttgart. Stuttgart’s coach, Sebastian Hoeneß, has made surprising decisions regarding the lineup.

Stuttgart’s Lineup Changes

In a bold move, Hoeneß intended to change all eleven players from the previous league match. However, an injury during warm-ups forced him to adjust his plans, resulting in ten changes instead. This follows a similar strategy he used in the prior league game, where he also made ten alterations.

Previous Matches and Performance

Stuttgart recently competed in the Europa League against Fenerbahce Istanbul, where they suffered a 0-1 loss. Hoeneß aimed to rejuvenate his squad for the Bundesliga and achieved success, leading to a 2-1 victory against Mainz last Sunday.

Coach’s Insight on Lineup Strategy

Before the match, Hoeneß discussed his strategy on Sky Sports. He commented on the significance of rhythm and familiarity among players, given that many had previously played together in the season. He stated, “We need to differentiate now. This is the team that played in Istanbul six days ago and has worked together multiple times this season.”