- VfB eyes Monaco: Success in Münster sparks excitement
Swift Success in Stuttgart's Job
VfB Stuttgart efficiently accomplished its duty, as demonstrated by their 5:0 (3:0) triumph over Preußen Münster in the initial round of the DFB Cup. The result was a positive boost for the Swabians, who had experienced a disheartening start in the Bundesliga. However, the professionals at VfB were already looking ahead. In fact, their attention was already set on this Thursday (6:00 PM/Sky), as they anticipated the Champions League draw, a significant event for the Stuttgart team.
Excitement Among the Players
Striker Ermedin Demirovic, who had scored yet again in Münster (15th minute), expressed the team's excitement. "We're a young team, and we're thrilled," he said. "We'll gather as a team and watch it together, of course, celebrating it. I don't believe any of us has played in the Champions League. Now we're all happy about it, and we hope for one or two big opponents." The 26-year-old was eager to face opponents of a larger magnitude than Preußen Münster.
Moral Boost from Munster Victory
Despite the eagerness for the draw, nobody at VfB wished to overlook the importance of their convincing victory against the second division team. "There was pressure today," admitted coach Sebastian Hoeneß, referring to the 1:3 defeat against SC Freiburg at the start of the season. "Many new things have happened for us in the summer. We need time and successful games for that. Victories like this one today certainly help."
The Swabians' morale was significantly uplifted not only by the goals scored by Angelo Stiller (7th minute), Demirovic (15th), Pascal Stenzel (35th), Nick Woltemade (72nd), and Atakan Karazor (80th, penalty), but also by the dominant performance they put up with Stiller as their leader, who was aiming for a nomination for the national team. This victory provided the necessary confidence for their Bundesliga home game against Mainz on Saturday (3:30 PM).
Excellent Performance by Anrie Chase
Coach Hoeneß had made several changes to his starting lineup, including giving the 20-year-old Anrie Chase his debut in defense. The young Japanese player delivered an impressive performance, earning praise from Hoeneß. "It was a very composed and clear performance. It was crucial for him to show us he could handle such a situation," Hoeneß commended.
Chase's Anticipation for the Draw
Now, the focus was likely to shift towards the Champions League draw for Chase as well. There didn't seem to be any fear of big names at VfB. When asked about his dream opponent, defender Pascal Stenzel simply retorted: "The classic: Real Madrid away."
Germany will be closely watching VfB Stuttgart's performance in the Champions League draw, given their impressive victory in the DFB Cup. Ermedin Demirovic, the Stuttgart striker, expressed his excitement about potentially facing larger opponents in the Champions League, mentioning Real Madrid as a dream match.
