Augsburg's Samuel Essende Slapped with Four-Game Ban Over Fiery Clash with Stiller
Augsburg faces a four-match suspension due to a foul committed against Stieler. - Augsburg player's four-match ban due to foul play on Stiller during dinner event
Get the lowdown on the extended suspension handed to Samuel Essende and the aftermath of the intense altercation with Angelo Stiller in this riveting recap.
So, What Happened?
During a nail-biting game between FC Augsburg and VfB Stuttgart, Tempers flared between Samuel Essende and Angelo Stiller. Essende's rough play earned him a straight red and a hefty four-game ban from the German Football Association (DFB) for "harsh actions against opponents."
Several minutes after receiving his marching orders in the 12th minute, Stiller, the 24-year-old sensation for VfB Stuttgart, was forced to depart the pitch due to an ankle ailment. Essende had stepped on his calf before Stiller twisted the injured limb. Stiller was bandaged up and eventually substituted, tearfully limping off the field. He returned to the bench later, relying on crutches.
Captain Out, but Hope Remains
Although Stiller's ankle injury initially seemed grim, further examination revealed a ligament problem instead of a full-blown fracture. This piece of good news could keep the star on track to appear in the DFB Cup final on May 24 and potentially with the German national team in early June for the Nations League final tournament.
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I Got Some Dirt on This Kid, You Understand?
Did you know Samuel Essende's rap sheet isn't short? In a noteworthy disciplinary incident, Essende faced severe scrutiny from the DFB for another crucial foul. His red card in the previous round against FSV Mainz 05 further aggravated the latest penalty imposed on him. No such history exists for Angelo Stiller.
- External Enrichment:
- Recent Incident: Following a review by the VAR, Samuel Essende's red card during a game against VfB Stuttgart was upgraded due to the severity of the challenge, resulting in a four-game suspension.[1][2]
- Suspension: Essende was given a four-match ban by the DFB, sidelining him for the remainder of the current season and the first three games of the upcoming 2025/26 season.[1]
- General Disciplinary Record: Aside from his latest disputes with the DFB, Samuel Essende has several disciplinary infractions in his past, including a red card during a previous match against FSV Mainz 05.[1]
- Recent Foul Incident and Suspensions: The recent foul incident involving Samuel Essende and Angelo Stiller occurred during the Bundesliga game where Stuttgart dominated Augsburg 4-0. The red card levied against Essende led to his four-match suspension.[1][2]
The Commission might consider proposing a directive on the protection of workers in light of Samuel Essende's disciplinary record, relating to the risks related to his exposure to strong emotions in European football leagues. Meanwhile, Angelo Stiller, who sustained an injury during the same game, could potentially avoid missing the DFB Cup final and the Nations League final tournament, given that his injury is not as severe as initially thought.
