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Closes in on training return Sauer is expected to resume full team training on Monday after sustaining a glute muscle injury in training in late October, according to Kicker.

Impact Sauer suffered a glute muscle injury in training toward the end of October, forcing him to miss Stuttgart's subsequent fixtures. He has been completing individual sessions during the international break and is now close to rejoining the full squad, with a return to team training targeted for Monday. His availability against Schalke on November 21 will depend on whether he can make that transition as planned.

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

Set for spell on sidelines Sauer (groin) has been ruled out for the foreseeable future after sustaining a gluteal muscle injury during training, according to the club.

Impact Sauer suffered the muscular setback during a training session, forcing him to miss Wednesday's DFB-Pokal encounter against Paderborn and leaving his availability for upcoming fixtures uncertain. Stuttgart have confirmed the nature of the injury but have yet to establish a recovery timeline, suggesting he could miss additional matches while undergoing treatment. The Slovakian winger has made nine competitive appearances during the 2026/27 campaign, primarily serving as a rotational attacking option. His absence will slightly reduce Stuttgart's depth on the wings, although it is unlikely to significantly affect the team's preferred starting lineup.

OCTOBER 29 • ROTOWIRE

Missing for Pokal match Sauer is out for Wednesday's DFB Pokal match against Paderborn due to a short-term muscle injury, according to his club.

Impact Sauer is not with his team for DFB Pokal action Wednesday, as the forward was left behind due to some small muscle problems. It is unfortunate he is not an option with the limited time he has received this season, as this could've been a decent chance at more minutes. However, the good news is he should recover quickly, hopefully only missing a match or two with the injury.

OCTOBER 28 • ROTOWIRE

Available against Koln Sauer (undisclosed) is available for Friday's clash against Koln, according to coach Sebastian Hoeness.

Impact Sauer had missed the Bundesliga opener against Bayern Munich, with coach Sebastian Hoeness saying last week he was still a bit behind after joining from Feyenoord in late July, and had also missed the DFB Pokal win over Hansa Rostock. His inclusion now sets up a potential competitive debut for the summer signing as Stuttgart continues its start of the season.

SEPTEMBER 3 • ROTOWIRE

Ruled out for Bayern opener Sauer will remain unavailable for Friday's Bundesliga opener against Bayern Munich as he continues to work toward full fitness, according to coach Sebastian Hoeness. "Leo is doing...

Impact Sauer has made progress after gradually returning to team training, but Friday's trip to Bayern comes too soon for the summer signing. The attacker also missed the DFB-Pokal win over Hansa Rostock and has yet to make his competitive debut for Stuttgart. His continued progress suggests a return could be approaching, though manager Sebastian Hoeness has yet to provide a specific timeline for when Sauer will be ready for selection.

AUGUST 26 • ROTOWIRE

Completes move to Stuttgart Sauer has joined VfB Stuttgart from Feyenoord on a contract through 2031, the club announced.

Impact Sauer made his Eredivisie debut for Feyenoord in August 2023 and went on to make 64 appearances in the competition, contributing 12 goals and eight assists. He's also featured six times in the Europa League this past season and twice in the Champions League in 2023-24. Stuttgart moved for the winger to add depth and firepower to its attack for 2026-27 and will provide competition for Chris Fuhrich on the left flank, giving the coach another option in that spot. He's also an established international, capped 11 times for Slovakia since his 2024 debut and part of the squad at Euro 2024.

JULY 29 • ROTOWIRE

Teenage forward Leo Sauer included in Slovakia's squad for Euro 2024

Slovakia coach Francesco Calzona included 18-year-old Feyenoord forward Leo Sauer in his squad for the European Championship on Friday, along with 37-year-old right back Peter Peka...

JUNE 7, 2024 • Associated Press