VfB Stuttgart Team News - Soccer

Nikolas Nartey - Assists off bench against Celtic Nartey (undisclosed) registered an assist along with two shots (zero on goal) and three chances created as a substitute in Thursday's UEFA Europa League win over Celtic.

Impact Nartey had a solid performance in his return to the match squad following a two-game absence in league play. The central man replaced Bilal El Khannouss in the 72nd minute and set up the team's final goal in stoppage time of the UEL clash. While Nartey now has a chance to see increased playing time, it may not be easy for him to oust El Khanouss, Deniz Undav and Chris Fuhrich in attacking spots.

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

Luca Jaquez - Back in action Thursday Jaquez (illness) made one clearance and one block as a substitute in Thursday's UEFA Europa League win over Celtic.

Impact Jaquez was given 12 minutes on the pitch in Jeff Chabot's place against the Scottish side. The young defender is now an option alongside Chabot and Finn Jeltsch in the middle of the back line and could be a source of clearances when he's on the field. However, it's unlikely that Jaquez will take over a starting role right away.

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

Justin Diehl - Absent Thursday Diehl is dealing with an injury and will be excluded from the match squad for Thursday's UEFA Europa League visit to Celtic, with coach Sebastian Hoeness ruling him out prior to th...

Impact Diehl is likely to miss an undisclosed period, but his absence might not really be a blow for a side that has barely given him opportunities throughout the season. Thus, both Chris Fuhrich and Jamie Leweling should be expected to stay active on the flanks.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Nikolas Nartey - Could return in UEL game Nartey (undisclosed) is expected to be an option Thursday against Celtic in Europa League action, coach Sebastian Hoeness revealed Wednesday.

Impact Nartey was unable to play in the previous couple of matches due to a minor issue, but he had made nine Bundesliga starts in two months before that. While he hasn't been involved in many goals, scoring just once over 18 appearances in 2025/26, he may eventually be chosen again over Deniz Undav or Chris Fuhrich.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Luca Jaquez - Available for Europa League Jaquez (illness) is ready to play in Thursday's UEFA Europa League play-off clash with Celtic, with coach Sebastian Hoeness confirming his availability in press conference.

Impact Jaquez has barely played in 2026 due to injuries and illness, but he could return for a few minutes in the European competition. In that case, the defender will challenge Jeff Chabot and Finn Jeltsch in the middle spots and could be trusted mainly for clearances if given meaningful time on the field.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Angelo Stiller - Assists as substitute Stiller assisted once to go with zero corners and one chance created in Saturday's 3-1 win over 1. FC Koln.

Impact Stiller replaced Chema in the 83rd minute and then set up Deniz Undav in the 92nd minute. Stiller also made a tackle and a clearance. He has featured in all 22 games, starting 18 times and has contributed to six goals this campaign.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Jamie Leweling - Sets up opener Leweling assisted once to go with one cross (zero accurate) and three chances created in Saturday's 3-1 victory against 1. FC Koln.

Impact Leweling headed down Chris Fuhrich's pass perfectly in the path of Ermedin Demirovic for the opener. Leweling also recorded a clearance. He has now accumulated three goal contributions in his last four appearances and is up to 11 goal contributions for the campaign.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Ramon Hendriks - Assists as substitute Hendriks assisted once to go with two crosses (two accurate) and one chance created in Saturday's 3-1 win versus 1. FC Koln.

Impact Hendriks replaced Maximilian Mittelstadt in the 77th minute and set up Ermedin Demirovic in the 84th minute with a fabulous cross. Hendriks has featured in 19 games and has now set up two goals in his last five appearances.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Deniz Undav - Nets on Saturday Undav scored one goal to go with six shots (two on goal) and two crosses (zero accurate) in Saturday's 3-1 victory against 1. FC Koln.

Impact Undav netted in the 92nd minute assisted by Angelo Stillerand secured all three points. Undav recorded the most shots in the game and also contributed defensively with three tackles and two clearances. He has now accumulated seven goal contributions in his last seven games and is up to 12 goals for the campaign.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Ermedin Demirovic - Nets brace on Saturday Demirovic scored two goals to go with four shots (two on goal) in Saturday's 3-1 win over 1. FC Koln. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 60th minute.

Impact Demirovic opened the scoring in the 15th minute by converting Jamie Leweling's headed layoff. Demirovic netted again in the 84th minute by turning in Ramon Hendriks' fabulous cross. Demirovic has now netted thrice in the last three games and is up to seven goals for the campaign.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Alexander Nubel - Lets in one Nubel recorded two saves and allowed one goal in Saturday's 3-1 win over 1. FC Koln.

Impact Nubel kept out all threat but was chipped by Ragnar Ache for the equalizer in the 79th minute. Nubel has now recorded 14 saves and three clearances in the last five games. Next, he squares off against Celtic in the Europa League on Thursday before a trip to FC Heidenheim on Sunday.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

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5 DAYS AGO • YOUTUBE

Luca Jaquez - Ruled out due to illness Jaquez (illness) is ruled out for Saturday's clash against Koln.

Impact Jaquez remains unavailable for Saturday's clash against Koln despite returning to the training pitch this week. The defender is nearing full fitness, but Stuttgart will likely be cautious as he works his way back from his extended spell on the sidelines.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Tiago Tomas - Returns as substitute Saturday Tomas (undisclosed) is on the bench for Saturday's clash against Koln.

Impact Tomas is back on the bench for Saturday's match against Koln after missing the last eight matches due to injury. The forward had been operating in a rotational role prior to the setback and is expected to ease back into that role moving forward.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Angelo Stiller - On bench against Koln Stiller (illness) is on the bench for Saturday's clash against Koln.

Impact Stiller is back on the bench for Saturday's clash against Koln after missing training time this week due to illness. The midfielder remains an important piece for the squad and could see minutes off the bench if needed. Chema starts in his place in midfield.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Where to Watch VfB Stuttgart vs. FC Cologne: TV Channel, Start Time and Live Stream The fifth-place team in the Bundesliga, VfB Stuttgart, hosts 10th-place FC Cologne on Saturday at 12:30 p.m. ET.Watch Bundesliga matches on...

6 DAYS AGO • BLEACHERNATION.COM

Luca Jaquez - Clears illness Jaquez (illness) is back in contention for Saturday's clash against Koln, coach Sebastian Hoeness said in the press conference.

Impact Jaquez is back on the training pitch after shaking off his illness and is close to full fitness, putting him back in the mix for Saturday's showdown against Koln. That's a major boost for Stuttgart, who get another option back in the squad after his extended spell on the sidelines. Still, he's expected to ease back into action with a spot on the bench as he works his way up to full match sharpness.

FEBRUARY 12 • ROTOWIRE

Tiago Tomas - Back available Saturday Tomas (undisclosed) is back available for Saturday's match against Koln, coach Sebastian Hoeness said in the press conference, "Tiago Tomas is back."

Impact Tomas is back available for Saturday's match against Koln after missing the last eight matches due to injury. The forward had been operating in a rotational role prior to the setback and is expected to return to that role moving forward.

FEBRUARY 12 • ROTOWIRE

Nikolas Nartey - Getting closer, remains out Nartey (knock) is getting closer to return but remains out for Saturday's clash against Koln, coach Sebastian Hoeness said in the press conference. "Nikolas is very close, but won'...

Impact Nartey is still working his way back from the knock he picked up against Freiburg and is closing in on a return to the matchday squad. That said, he will not be ready in time for Saturday's clash against Koln, as he has not been cleared to feature. In his absence, Deniz Undav is expected to get a larger role in the frontline, while Chris Fuhrich finds a starting role again on the left wing.

FEBRUARY 12 • ROTOWIRE

Angelo Stiller - Dealing with illness Stiller (illness) is uncertain for Saturday's match against Cologne due to illness, coach Sebastian Hoeness said in the press conference. "Angelo Stiller is currently dealing with...

Impact Stiller is a doubt for Saturday's clash against Cologne after coming down with an illness. The midfielder is a key figure for the team, and his absence would be a significant blow. Andres Chema is likely to start in midfield if he is ruled out.

FEBRUARY 12 • ROTOWIRE

Deniz Undav - Picks up late assist Undav assisted once to go with one shot (zero on goal) and one chance created in Saturday's 2-1 loss to FC St. Pauli. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 57th minute.

Impact Undav was credited with an assist on Stuttgart's late goal, though it didn't change anything for the game result. The attacker has a good matchup coming up against an FC Koln team which has given up 34 goals in 21 domestic matches.

FEBRUARY 8 • ROTOWIRE

Jamie Leweling - Scores late off the bench Leweling scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) and one cross (one accurate) in Saturday's 2-1 defeat versus FC St. Pauli.

Impact Leweling put away a late goal but it wasn't enough to salvage something from this match for Stuttgart. The forward is likely to remain in a bench role against FC Koln but has a good chance to make an impact from there. Koln have conceded 34 goals in 21 league matches.

FEBRUARY 8 • ROTOWIRE

Alexander Nubel - Concedes twice in loss Nubel registered five saves and allowed two goals in Saturday's 2-1 loss to FC St. Pauli.

Impact Nubel ultimately couldn't make enough saves to salvage something for Stuttgart in this match, letting in two goals to a St. Pauli side facing relegation. Nubel has a somewhat tough matchup coming up against FC Koln, who have scored 30 goals in 21 league games.

FEBRUARY 8 • ROTOWIRE

Where to Watch FC St. Pauli vs. VfB Stuttgart: TV Channel, Start Time and Live Stream The No. 17 squad in the Bundesliga, FC St. Pauli, faces a tall order against fourth-place VfB Stuttgart on Saturday at 9:30 a.m. ET.Watch Bu...

FEBRUARY 6 • BLEACHERNATION.COM

Luca Jaquez - Still suffering from infection Jaquez (illness) won't be an option for Saturday's clash against St. Pauli, coach Sebastian Hoeness said in the press conference.

Impact Jaquez is still suffering from the effects of an infection and will therefore not be able to be part of the squad for Saturday's clash against St. Pauli. The defender will likely be assessed at the beginning of the week to know if he can return to the match squad moving forward. That said, after such a long time on the sidelines, his return is unlikely to be rushed.

FEBRUARY 6 • ROTOWIRE

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