Impact Hendriks had been sidelined by a heel issue that limited his full training during preseason, so his return to the matchday squad is an encouraging sign that the issue has cleared up. He made 31 Bundesliga appearances last season with three assists, establishing himself as a regular in Stuttgart's back line, and his bench role now positions him to build back toward that starting spot as the new season approaches.
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