Demirović hat-trick gives Stuttgart selection headache

Ermedin Demirović's first start of the season turned into a historic Champions League night.

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What happened. Ermedin Demirović scored a quickfire hat-trick in the first half as VfB Stuttgart opened their Champions League campaign with a win over Norwegian side Viking.

• Demirović's hat-trick came in his first start of the season.
• He had been benched in Stuttgart's opening two Bundesliga matches.
• Coach Sebastian Hoeneß now faces a selection dilemma with Dženan Pejčinović also in contention.

“He's an important player for us.”

— Sebastian Hoeneß

Demirović's form could force Hoeneß to start him regularly, impacting Stuttgart's lineup.

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