Joy at VfB Stuttgart marred – Rouault needs surgery. Coach Sebastian Hoeneß has extended his contract early.

Defender Anthony Rouault broke his jaw in the first half against Union Berlin. The 22-year-old will be out for four to six weeks, according to the club. Next Saturday the Swabians will be visiting TSG Hoffenheim. The German champions beat the Berlin side 2-0 on Friday evening (March 9th) in the Bundesliga.