Roberto Massimo returns from injury to feature for VfB Stuttgart against VfL Bochum

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[caption id="attachment_965205" align="alignnone" width="1024"] LEIPZIG, GERMANY - AUGUST 25: Roberto Massimo of VfB Stuttgart looks on during the Bundesliga match between RB Leipzig and VfB Stuttgart at Red Bull Arena on August 25, 2023 in Leipzig, Germany. (Photo by Ulrik Pedersen/DeFodi Images via Getty Images)[/caption]

In a thrilling return to the VfB Stuttgart lineup, Ghanaian-born German winger Roberto Massimo overcame persistent muscular issues that had sidelined him in recent weeks.

The winger, whose absence was felt keenly by the team, finally made his comeback in the 75th minute of the away game against VfL Bochum.

Head coach Sebastian Hoeneß strategically substituted Massimo for Atakan Karazor, marking a pivotal moment in the match and an emotional resurgence for the player.

Unfortunately, the much-anticipated comeback didn't tip the scales in VfB Stuttgart's favor, as they succumbed to a 1-0 defeat at the Vonovia Ruhrstadion.

The decisive goal came in the 50th minute, courtesy of Matús Bero of VfL Bochum 1848. Bero's right-footed shot from the center of the box found the bottom right corner, assisted by Ghanaian winger Christopher Antwi-Adjei.
 
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