Stuttgart's Angelo Stiller Suffers Partial Ankle Ligament Tear, Misses Preseason Friendlies

VfB Stuttgart midfielder Angelo Stiller suffered a partial tear of the lateral ligament in his left ankle during a training session, confirmed by a scan on July 31. The 24-year-old Germany international is expected to miss the club's upcoming friendly matches against Toulouse and Bologna and will not participate in team training for several days, though he will remain at the pre-season camp in Bavaria. Recovery and rehabilitation will be guided by symptom and pain management, with no specific timeline set for his return. Stiller's injury is a significant setback as Stuttgart prepares for the Bundesliga season start on August 22 and an early German Supercup clash against Bayern Munich on August 16. Last season, he was an important player, making 47 appearances and contributing 4 goals and 8 assists. Further examinations, including MRI scans, were conducted to assess the injury's extent.