Germany: Bundesliga
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Heidenheim
K. Itakura (22), T. Kleindienst (62), T. Kleindienst (75)
L. Weschenfelder-Scienza (12), M. Pieringer (80)
By Rune Gjerulff@runegjerulff

Seoane explains Stöger's surprising benching

Gladbach coach Gerardo Seoane has explained his decision to drop Kevin Stöger to the bench for Saturday's clash with Heidenheim.
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    It came as a surprise when it was announced that Kevin Stöger wasn't in Gladbach's starting line-up for Saturday's Bundesliga clash with Heidenheim.

    Instead, head coach Gerardo Seoane opted for Alassane Plea in a central attacking role, with Robin Hack and Franck Honorat occupying the wings.

    Stöger ended up watching most of the game from the bench, while Alassane Plea played a key role, setting up Gladbach's first two goals before winning the penalty from which Tim Kleindienst scored the third in a 3-2 win.

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    Speaking at his post-match press conference, Seoane explained the decision.

    "The decision in the attacking positions was made to have a little more threat in behind and one-on-one potential on the wings," he said.

    "Robin [Hack] and Franck [Honorat], who have been missing in different facets of the game in recent weeks, did us a lot of good today."

    Gladbach next travel to Mainz on Friday.

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