Moroccan midfielder Bilal El Khannouss back in full VfB Stuttgart training

VfB Stuttgart received good news on Wednesday as Bilal El Khannouss returned to full training with the team ahead of the crucial Europa League home match against Maccabi Tel Aviv.

The creative midfielder had been forced off early in the heavy 5-0 defeat to Bayern Munich, which initially raised concerns about a possible injury layoff.​

Those worries have now eased, with El Khannouss taking part in the final training session before Thursday’s European clash. His presence with the group suggests he is once again fully integrated into team preparations and in contention for the matchday squad.​

For Stuttgart, having one of their key performers available is an important boost after a difficult outing in the Bundesliga against Bayern Munich at the MPH Arena. El Khannouss’ creativity and work rate in midfield have made him a central figure in VfB’s recent success, and his participation in training points to a positive outlook for both the Europa League tie and the upcoming league fixtures.