Angelo Stiller in the DFB Cup final? Hoeneß plans last minute decision!

Angelo Stiller in the DFB Cup final? Hoeneß plans last minute decision!

On Saturday, May 27, 2025, VfB Stuttgart will play in the DFB Cup final against Arminia Bielefeld. Coach Sebastian Hoeneß recently spoke about the fitness of Angelo Stiller, who is facing a difficult situation. After a bad injury that cost him a double torn ankle ligament, his appearance in the final is currently uncertain. Hoeneß explained that the decision will only be made after the final training session tomorrow. However, there are currently positive signals that point to the player's return.

The VfB coach emphasized that Stiller's reaction to training remains to be seen. Stiller has already completed light warm-up exercises while working up a sweat in the Olympic Stadium. According to information from Time Stiller was even nominated for the upcoming international matches, which shows that national coach Julian Nagelsmann continues to rely on him. This nomination underlines the importance that Stiller has not only for his club, but also for the national team.

The importance of Angelo Stiller

VfB captain Atakan Karazor highlights Angelo Stiller's role for the team. Stiller has been consistently seen as a key player this season and his absence from the last Bundesliga game against Leipzig, which Stuttgart lost 3-2, was a clear indication of his influence. Hoeneß is optimistic that Stiller, who doesn't want to miss his comeback, can play a decisive role in the final.

VfB Stuttgart has a long and eventful history in the DFB Cup, with their last cup victory being 28 years ago. The fans hope for a return to the old days and want the team to finally bring a title to Stuttgart again. In cup history, Stuttgart reached the final in the 2024/25 season after continuously improving in previous years. In recent years they have failed, among other things, in the semi-finals and quarter-finals and are now dreaming of great success.

The DFB Cup final will take place on Saturday at 8:00 p.m. in the Berlin Olympic Stadium. The final preparations are underway and all eyes are on the question of whether Angelo Stiller will be fit in time to support the team in the decisive game. The VfB Stuttgart line-up could look like this: Nübel – Mittelstädt, Chabot, Jeltsch, Vagnoman – Karazor, Stiller, Führich, Leweling – Undav, Woltemade.

VfB Stuttgart is not only fighting for cup victory, but also for a positive turnaround in its cup history. The fans are all the more hoping for a decisive contribution from Angelo Stiller in the final. The last days of training will be crucial to whether he can ultimately be on the pitch with his team.

For more information about VfB Stuttgart's cup history and previous performances in the DFB Cup, take a look at the detailed analysis by Transfer market.