VfB Stuttgart impresses with a comeback victory against Kyoto Sanga

VfB Stuttgart impresses with a comeback victory against Kyoto Sanga

Photo: © Imago Images / Jan Huebner Last Sunday, two interesting test games of Bundesliga clubs were on the program, which showed different results and complexity in the games. While VfB Stuttgart fought back into a gripping game after a deficit, FC Bayern experienced a bumpy appearance with an injury -related failure.

The comeback of VfB Stuttgart

In the friendly against Kyoto Sanga from Japan, it initially looked bad for the Stuttgart residents, who were 0: 3 back at halftime. The first 46 minutes were characterized by a dominant opponent. But the turnaround took place after the change of sides. An important drive in this phase was Justin Diehl, who scored the first goal for 1: 3 shortly before his replacement. This goal was the start of an impressive comeback.

one -way player as the key to success

The VfB interchangeable players proved that they could bring a fresh air to the team. Among other things, Silas and Jamie Leweling caused a lot of vortex on the offensive. Their combination led to 2: 3, and finally it was Leweling who not only demonstrated his own performance through his templates and a goal scored, but was also significantly involved in the final score of 5: 3. Her dynamic style of play was a clear sign of the team's offensive strength and speaks for coach Bruno Labbadia, who can put on a broad squad.

injuries to FC Bayern: a setback

In contrast, the appearance of FC Bayern Munich against 1. FC Düren, which was overshadowed by an unfortunate injury to the newcomer Hiroki Ito. The defender had to leave the field prematurely due to a suspicion of a break in the right midfoot, which presents coach Vincent Kompany with challenges. The defensive of Bayern, which consisted of several players who returned from the European Championship, experienced a difficult first half in which they initially fell behind.

youthful talents show their skills

A positive note, however, brought 18-year-old newcomer Nestoy Irankunda, who achieved compensation for Bavaria in the second half. This shows that despite the current adversity, youth work at Bayern bears fruit. The flexible possible uses of young players can ensure a positive development in the coming season.

outlook for the season

The results of this test game are not only a snapshot, but also reflect on the preparations of the clubs for the coming season. VfB Stuttgart has impressively demonstrated its offensive forces, while FC Bayern has to work on its defensive in order to better compensate for failures and injuries. Both teams will use the upcoming games to work on their shape and draw the right lessons from these experiences.

Overall, the two test games show the different challenges and hopes of the teams. VfB Stuttgart proves that it is a combative and dynamic team, while FC Bayern has to learn to deal with injuries and promote jugs to stay competitive.

- Nag