{"Date":"2026-05-14","Updates":[{"Id":"515899","DateTime":"2026-05-14 04:06:50.613","Priority":"3","IsTransaction":0,"Headline":"Back available","Notes":"Jeltsch (abdomen) has returned to full team training and is therefore available for Saturday\u0027s match against Frankfurt, according to coach Sebastian Hoeness. \"Jeltsch is fully back in team training.\"","Analysis":"Jeltsch\u0027s return is a welcome development for Stuttgart heading into the final fixtures of the season. The young center-back has been one of the club\u0027s most used players this campaign with 35 appearances across all competitions, and his availability gives manager Sebastian Hoeness a key defensive option back in contention. Luca Jaquez and Ramon Hendriks, who had been covering in his absence, are likely to revert to depth roles with Jeltsch back in the fold.","Player":{"FirstName":"Finn","LastName":"Jeltsch","Position":"D","Link":"https://www.rotowire.com/soccer/player/finn-jeltsch-45081","Id":"45081"},"Team":{"Name":"VfB Stuttgart","Id":"36"}},{"Id":"515904","DateTime":"2026-05-14 04:41:49.243","Priority":"3","IsTransaction":0,"Headline":"Back in contention Saturday","Notes":"Simpson-Pusey (not injury related) is an option for the squad and could start Saturday\u0027s clash against Bayern Munich, according to coach Rene Wagner. \"Jahmai is an option for the squad and the starting XI.\"","Analysis":"Simpson-Pusey\u0027s return to contention comes after being left out of the squad for Sunday\u0027s clash against Heidenheim following a late arrival to the pre-match training session. The defender\u0027s inclusion in the plans for Saturday suggests he has addressed the disciplinary matter to the coaching staff\u0027s satisfaction. His potential return to the starting lineup gives Koln an experienced option at the back for a demanding fixture against Bayern Munich in the final stretch of a crucial survival battle.","Player":{"FirstName":"Jahmai","LastName":"Simpson-Pusey","Position":"D","Link":"https://www.rotowire.com/soccer/player/jahmai-simpson-pusey-43829","Id":"43829"},"Team":{"Name":"1. FC Koln","Id":"177"}}]}