German-born Ghanaian youngster Justin Diehl made an immediate impact in his return for VfB Stuttgart, impressing head coach Sebastian Hoeneß in their 3-2 loss to Eintracht Frankfurt.
Justin Diehl, who recently joined Stuttgart from Cologne on a free transfer, had been sidelined by a shoulder injury after his initial appearances early in the season. However, he returned with vigor in this game, coming on in the final minutes and providing a spark that Stuttgart sorely needed.
Despite Stuttgart's inability to overturn the scoreline, Justin Diehl's performance was a positive takeaway. Hoeneß praised the 19-year-old's pace, technical ability, and one-on-one skills, calling him “a definite factor in the final phase.”
Diehl’s promising display suggests that he could be a crucial asset for Stuttgart as the season progresses, adding depth to their attacking options. His return will certainly provide Stuttgart fans with renewed optimism as the team continues to battle through the Bundesliga.