LEONIDAS STERGIOU NEWS

Plays with U21s Sterigou (ankle) has played twice with the U21s over the past two weeks and is back in training, the player told club media. "The two appearances in the second team helped me to ga...

Impact Sterigou was thought to be fit last week but needed extra time to return to the first team, instead serving with U21s. He would play two games with them as he tries to regain fitness, having yet to feature this season due to an ankle injury. He will now use the two weeks of the international break to continue to train and potentially return once they resume play, although a depth role is likely to begin once fit.

OCTOBER 7 • ROTOWIRE

Could find team sheet Sterigou (ankle) is an option for Thursday's match against Basel, according to manager Sebastian Hoeness."The only one who is not available is Deniz."

Impact Sterigou has battled an ankle injury to begin the season and has yet to appear, but could make the team sheet Thursday after the club was cleared of injuries outside of one player. Even if he is fit, a minor role is likely, earning a depth role on the bench.

OCTOBER 1 • ROTOWIRE

Not ready yet Stergiou (ankle) is back in training and things are going well but he isn't yet ready to return, coach Sebastian Hoeness said in the press conference.

Impact Stergiou is improving well and has returned to team training following his ankle injury but will still miss Saturday's clash against Union Berlin. The defender is expected to be assessed at the beginning of next week to determine if he can be available for the following game.

AUGUST 21 • ROTOWIRE

Training with ball Sterigou (ankle) has returned to training and is working with a ball, according to manager Sebastian Hoeness.

Impact Sterigou underwent surgery to end last campaign and is working on his return, with the defender seeing the training field this week while working with a ball. This does put him in a decent spot, although he still has to train with his teammates. That said, a return could come next week in their season opener, but he will have to make a decent jump in health.

AUGUST 14 • ROTOWIRE

Features in pre-season squad Stergiou suffered a season-ending ankle injury in May against Heidenheim and underwent successful surgery before beginning his recovery, aiming to be ready for the pre-season train...

Impact Stergiou is nearing a return from the season-ending ankle injury that required surgery. The Swiss defender is part of the pre-season squad that will train in Tegernsee to prepare for the 2025/26 campaign. Stergiou will likely see some minutes in a future friendly to build his competitive fitness, although he should earn a bench role heading into the new season following the signing of Lorenz Assignon during the transfer window.

JULY 28 • ROTOWIRE

Will undergo surgery Stergiou suffered a syndesmosis injury in his ankle during training last week and is set to undergo surgery in the coming days. He has been ruled out for the rest of the season, th...

Impact Stergiou will undergo ankle surgery in the coming days after suffering a syndesmosis injury in training last week. He will hope to recover in time for the start of next season. Pascal Stenzel is expected to replace him at right-back for the final stretch of the season.

MAY 5 • ROTOWIRE

Out Saturday Stergiou (foot) is out for Saturday's trip to St. Pauli, per manager Sebastian Hoeness.

Impact Stergiou isn't an option for Saturday's clash as he struggles with a foot issue. The defender will likely be replaced by Finn Jeltsch at right-back. Stergiou has two chances to return before the end of the Bundesliga campaign.

MAY 1 • ROTOWIRE

Nets on Saturday Stergiou scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) and three crosses (zero accurate) in Sunday's 2-1 defeat to Werder Bremen.

Impact Stergiou netted the opener in the 19th minute after dribbling past Michael Zetterer. Stergiou also made eight clearances, two interceptions and two tackles. He has now recorded goal contributions in consecutive appearances and registered over seven clearances in both of those.

APRIL 14 • ROTOWIRE

Assist during return Stergiou assisted once to go with one shot (zero on goal), two crosses (one accurate) and one chance created in Saturday's 4-0 victory over Bochum.

Impact Stergiou returned from his suspension Saturday, seeing the start and full 90 minutes of play. He would earn an assist, finding Ermedin Demirovic in the 85th minute for the final goal of the match. This is a rare assist for the defender, with it only his second of the season in nine appearances.

APRIL 6 • ROTOWIRE

Suspension over Stergiou is no longer suspended and is an option moving forward for the club.

Impact Stergiou has cleared his two match-ban due to the straight red card he received against Kiel, with the defender set to return in their next contest. He has been a regular starter when available recently and should be expected to return to the starting XI immediately now that he is an option.

MARCH 31 • ROTOWIRE

Receives two-match ban Stergiou has been handed a two-match Bundesliga suspension by the DFB after getting sent off in Saturday's clash with Kiel, the club announced.

Impact Stergiou received a red card in the 52nd minute of Saturday's match against Kiel and has been handed a two-match ban after the German Football Association suspended him for an additional game on Monday. He will miss Sunday's match against Leverkusen and the trip to Frankfurt on March 29. Finn Jeltsch is a likely replacement until he returns from suspension.

MARCH 11 • ROTOWIRE

Sees red Stergiou was shown a red card in the 52nd minute in Saturday's match against Kiel.

Impact Stergiou returned to action from injury Saturday but will head back to the sidelines for at least one match, as he was shown a straight red. He will be suspended for their match against Leverkusen on March 16, returning against Frankfurt on March 29. This will force a change, with Finn Jeltsch as a possible replacement.

MARCH 8 • ROTOWIRE

Starts against Kiel Stergiou (heel) is in the starting XI for Saturday's match against Kiel.

Impact Stergiou is back with the team after missing their last contest, with the defender immediately seeing a spot in the starting XI. He has now started in his past four appearances and will look to continue in this role now that he is fit.

MARCH 8 • ROTOWIRE

Out to face Munich Sterigou will not be an option for Friday's match against Bayern Munich due to injury, according to manager Sebastian Hoeness. "Leonidas has joined the team with a heel injury."

Impact Sterigou appears to have been dealt an injury over the week, as the defender has been listed as out despite seeing the full 90 last week and no report of an injury. That said, this will force a change, with the defender starting in three of the club's past four games. Josha Vagnoman will replace him in the starting XI, as he is their typical starter in that spot.

FEBRUARY 27 • ROTOWIRE

Assists on opening goal Stergiou provided an assist for Stuttgart's first goal Saturday in a 2-0 win over VfL Bochum. He also had three tackles.

Impact Stergiou helped break the deadlock early in the second half, finding Chris Fuhrich to give Stuttgart the lead. He should continue having success Wednesday in Champions League action against a Red Star Belgrade side which struggles to defend.

NOVEMBER 23, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Unused versus Atalanta Stergiou (back) didn't play in Wednesday's 2-0 loss to Atalanta.

Impact Stergiou returned to the squad after missing all the previous matches due to a back injury but didn't get minutes right away. He'll look to work his way up the ladder in the next few matches. He had gained a regular role late last season after being a rotational piece for most of it.

NOVEMBER 7, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Ready to return Stergiou (back) is available for Wednesday's clash with Atalanta, according to coach Sebastian Hoeness.

Impact Stergiou is back fit once more after overcoming a back issue. The defender is available for Wednesday's Champions League clash, though he will likely be a bench option. With the international break on the horizon, Stergiou probably won't be rushed into major minutes.

NOVEMBER 5, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Out against Leverkusen Stergiou (back) is out for Friday's match against Leverkusen.

Impact Stergiou is still not ready for a return, still having to debut this campaign due to back issues. The defender has no set return date, although he will likely be held out until after the international break.

NOVEMBER 1, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play Saturday Stergiou (back) is out for Saturday's trip to Freiburg, according to manager Sebastian Hoeness.

Impact Stergiou has been struggling with a back injury all pre-season, and is now out for the opener. It's a disappointing turn as the defender could have used his depth with so many other options out defensively. Jeff Chabot could get the start in central defense with Stergiou on the sideline.

AUGUST 23, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Dealing with back issues Sterigou has picked up a back injury, according to his manager Sebastian Hoeness. "Sterigou will not be available at the weekend."

Impact Sterigou will be a close call for the start of the season, as he is dealing with back problems. Luckily for the club, he isn't expected to see starting time, being more of a rotational player, so this won't be a major absence. He will have around a week to recover and make a return before the season starts, with their opening match against Freiburg on Aug. 24.

AUGUST 15, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Appears off bench Stergiou came off the bench during Tuesday's 3-2 loss to Leverkusen in the DFB Pokal.

Impact Stergiou has been limited since joining Stuttgart, though he made his first Bundesliga start last time out against Freiburg. It appears the defender is earning more trust, especially while Hiroki Ito (Asian Cup) has been away from the club. Stergiou will likely remain more of a bench option than anything else in the back half of the season.

FEBRUARY 6, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Signs with Stuttgart Stergiou signed with Stuttgart from St. Gallen, Stuttgart announced Tuesday.

Impact Stergiou is the replacement for Konstantinos Mavropanos, at least in the long-term. In the short term he could struggle for minutes behind Hiroki Ito, Dan-Axel Zagadou and Pascal Stenzel. Stergiou was a bright spot for St. Gallen and is seen as an extremely promising young defender at center-back or right-back.

AUGUST 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE