First start imminent: Are Stuttgart planning Spalt extension?

Yanik Spalt made quite an impression during his Champions League debut.

Following the 0-2 loss to Galatasaray, head coach Sebastian Hoeneß described the performance of the 19-year-old Vorarlberg native as a "huge game."

First start against Grüll and Co.?

The midfielder has also made two appearances in the Bundesliga this season. This coming Saturday, he could be named in the starting lineup for the first time.

Alongside the injured Angelo Stiller (adductor injury), Atakan Karazor is a doubt and Grischa Prömel is carrying a knock. The only other central midfielder, Nikolas Nartey, was only subbed on after Spalt in the Champions League.

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Stuttgart aiming for contract extension

The current injury situation in central midfield is naturally helping the ÖFB prospect secure more playing time.

Beyond that, Stuttgart want to count on Spalt long-term, according to reports from Sky Sport Deutschland. Contract extension talks are reportedly planned. Spalt's current contract runs until 2028.