Stuttgart’s German forward #17 Justin Diehl (R, front) and Frankfurt’s Egyptian forward #07 Omar Marmoush vie for the ball during the German first division Bundesliga football match VfB Stuttgart vs Eintracht Frankfurt in Stuttgart, southwestern Germany on November 10, 2024. (Photo by THOMAS KIENZLE / AFP) / DFL REGULATIONS PROHIBIT ANY USE OF PHOTOGRAPHS AS IMAGE SEQUENCES AND/OR QUASI-VIDEO (Photo by THOMAS KIENZLE/AFP via Getty Images)German-Ghanaian forward Justin Diehls return to action will have to wait a little longer.The forward, who was edging closer to full fitness after a lengthy layoff, suffered a minor head injury during training last Saturday, halting his progress once again.VfB Stuttgart coach Sebastian Hoene confirmed the incident and explained that Diehl must now follow the mandatory Concussion Protocol. Justin took a small blow to the back of the head. He has to go through the protocol, Hoene said on Thursday.Though the injury isnt serious, club doctors will monitor his recovery carefully, with no rush to bring him back before hes fully cleared. He’s fine and he’s already doing a lot, Hoene added, referring to Diehls ongoing individual training.The 20-year-old wont be in the squad for this weekends game against FC St. Pauli, as the coaching staff prioritizes his long-term health. Diehl had just returned to training after missing several weeks due to injury, making this latest delay a frustrating but necessary pause in his comeback.
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