Deniz Undavs sends a clear message after a dramatic Europa League evening

The VfB Stuttgart team deserved a more worry-free evening. After a dominant performance against the inferior guests from Bern, the team comfortably led 2-0. But then followed a nerve-wracking final phase, during which the Stuttgart players feared every point — until the final whistle in the last minute. In the end, their performance was not enough for direct qualification to the round of 16 in the Europa League.

Stuttgart dominates but falls short of expectations

For a long time, everything looked like a convincing victory. The Swabians controlled the game against the weak Swiss opposition and built a comfortable two-goal lead. However, in Europe’s second-tier competition, dominance alone is not always enough. The lack of consistency in defense and the insufficient effectiveness in critical moments became a problem in the final quarter of an hour — Stuttgart had to tremble as Bern suddenly created chances.

Deniz Undav sends a clear message to the team

After the final whistle, a mixture of relief and disappointment prevailed in the Stuttgart camp. Deniz Undav used the moment to deliver clear words to his teammates. The offensive player made it clear that this kind of performance does not meet the club’s standards — especially since direct qualification to the round of 16 is now out of reach. Undav’s criticism was less about the result and more about the lack of mentality in the decisive phases of the game. His message was a wake-up call: in European competition, careless play inevitably leads to problems. Deniz Undav demanded more focus and discipline from his teammates — an important message for the upcoming tasks in the Europa League.