VfB Stuttgart Team News - Soccer

Dan Zagadou - On bench for relegation playoff Zagadou (foot) was named to the match-day squad for Thursday's relegation playoff versus Hamburger SV.

Impact Zagadou missed the season finale after having previously started six straight contests. Barring any setbacks, the defender could be in the mix for a spot in the starting XI heading into the second leg of the playoff Monday. For the season, Zagadou started 14 of his 17 appearances for the club in which he registered 13 shots (three on target), 79 clearances and 21 interceptions.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Silas Katompa Mvumpa - Sends in three crosses in draw Silas generated three crosses (one accurate) and two chances created in Saturday's 1-1 draw against Hoffenheim.

Impact Silas had a decent offensive performance, but couldn't help his side avoid relegation, as they failed to win at home. The midfielder made the second-most crosses for Sttutgart during the match. He completed the season with five goals and two assists in 30 appearances (23 starts).

MAY 29 • ROTOWIRE

Borna Sosa - Sends in 22 crosses in return Sosa recorded one shot (zero on goal), 22 crosses (four accurate) and five corners in Saturday's 1-1 draw versus Hoffenheim.

Impact Sosa returned to the lineup after missing one game due to an illness, but couldn't help his side win to avoid relegation. The midfielder led Sttutgart with a season-high 22 crosses during the match, to go with four chances created as well. He finished the campaign with two goals and seven assists in 25 appearances (22 starts), while logging 255 crosses.

MAY 29 • ROTOWIRE

Wataru Endo - Assists in home draw Endo assisted once to go with one shot (zero on goal), one cross (zero accurate) and three chances created in Saturday's 1-1 draw versus Hoffenheim.

Impact Endo assisted Tiago Tomas' equalizer in the 80th minute, but Sttutgart failed to win at home and ended up relegated to Bundesliga 2. The midfielder finished the campaign with five goals and four assists in 34 starts. He also did well on defense with 70 tackles and 60 clearances, but that was good for only two clean sheets over that span.

MAY 29 • ROTOWIRE

Tiago Tomas - Scores as substitute Tiago Tomas scored one goal to go with seven shots (three on goal), five crosses (two accurate) and three corners in Saturday's 1-1 draw against Hoffenheim.

Impact Tiago Tomas subbed on in the second half and scored the 1-1 equalizer in the 80th minute, but it wasn't enough to avoid the draw and the relegation. The midfielder also led his side with a season-high seven shots despite playing only 24 minutes. He finished Sttutgart's disappoiting campaign with three goals and three assists in 27 appearances (16 starts).

MAY 29 • ROTOWIRE

Fabian Bredlow - Makes one save in draw Bredlow made one save and allowed one goal in Saturday's 1-1 draw against Hoffenheim.

Impact Bredlow was doing well until the 75th minute, but conceded once and could not help his side avoid relegation. The goalkeeper finished the season with only one clean sheet in 15 starts. He also made 38 saves and allowed 23 goals since replacing Florian Muller in the lineup.

MAY 29 • ROTOWIRE

Stuttgart Face Relegation Play-Off | VfB Stuttgart - TSG Hoffenheim | Highlights | MD 34 Buli 22/23

MAY 28 • YOUTUBE

Borna Sosa - Will start against Hoffenheim Sosa (illness) made the XI to face Hoffenheim Saturday.

Impact Sosa is back to his usual role after being sidelined for one game with an illness. He has tallied 14 chances crated, 50 crosses (17 accurate), 20 corners, and five tackles (four won) in his last five appearances.

MAY 27 • ROTOWIRE

Borna Sosa - Ready for Saturday Sosa (illness) is expected to play for Saturday's match versus Hoffenheim. "Borna is an important player for me and for us. It's clear to me: If Borna is fit, he will play" said ma...

Impact Sosa has recovered from an illness and is expected to get the start in the midfield for Saturday's important relegation battle match against Hoffenheim. He's started the last 11 straight games played, recoding two goals and two assists in that span.

MAY 26 • ROTOWIRE

Thomas Kastanaras - Undergoes foot injury Kastanaras underwent successful surgery on his foot and will start rehabilitation.

Impact Kastanaras has not appeared in a match since Feb 5, remaining an unused sub for most of the season. The status of his return before the start of the next campaign is uncertain, with the forward remaining with the club for another two seasons.

MAY 26 • ROTOWIRE

Dan Zagadou - Ends campaign injured Zagadou will not be available for Saturday's finale against 1899 Hoffenheim with a foot injury, confirmed manager Sebastian HoeneB. "Daxo Zagadou is no longer a problem with his he...

Impact With Zagadou ruled out Saturday, Hiroki Ito and Waldemar Anton would be the expected pair to line up for the last match of the season. In his first year with Stuttgart, he's made 14 starts in 17 appearances, recording 79 clearances and 21 interceptions. As long as the team avoids relegation, the defender will return next season with three years left in his contract.

MAY 26 • ROTOWIRE

Dan Zagadou - Picks up foot injury Zagadou (foot) is a heavy doubt for Saturday's clash with Hoffenheim, according to manager Sebastian Hoeness.

Impact Zagadou avoided a concussion against Mainz, but evidently came away with a painful foot injury. The defender has been forced out of training Thursday and is a heavy doubt for the Bundesliga finale. If Zadadou is ruled out Saturday he would finish the season on 17 appearances (14 starts) with a major role in the starting XI when fully fit and available.

MAY 25 • ROTOWIRE

Dan Zagadou - Avoids concussion Zagadou (head) didn't suffer a concussion during Sunday's 4-1 win over Mainz, Bild.de reports.

Impact Zagadou was visibly dazed after a collision Sunday but avoided any sort of concussion after undergoing examination. The defender is expected to be a full option for Saturday's Bundesliga finale against Hoffenheim.

MAY 24 • ROTOWIRE

Dan Zagadou - Busy defensively versus Mainz Zagadou made one tackle, four clearances and two blocks during Sunday's 4-1 win over Mainz.

Impact Zagadou had another strong performance at the heart of the defense, basically prevailing over opposing forwards most of the time and pacing his side in clearances as usual. With 40 clearances and 13 interceptions over his last seven starts, the center-back will need to be at his best during Saturday's crucial clash against Hoffenheim.

MAY 23 • ROTOWIRE

Fabian Bredlow - Makes six saves versus Mainz Bredlow made six saves and allowed one goal during Sunday's 4-1 win over Mainz.

Impact Bredlow clearly made a mistake that allowed Marcus Ingvartsen to open the scoring for the opposition in the 23rd minute but then was perfect throughout the rest of the contest, with his season-high six saves being essential for his side to win all three points and get out of the relegation zone ahead of the last weekend of the season.

MAY 23 • ROTOWIRE

Tanguy Coulibaly - Scores off bench versus Mainz Coulibaly scored a goal off his lone shot after coming off the bench during Sunday's 4-1 win over Mainz.

Impact Coulibaly was brought in the 86th minute as part of a triple substitution with the win practically locked up but still found time to make an impact, appearing completely unmarked to slot the ball into the empty net after a counter-attack in the first minute of stoppage time. This was the third goal over the last five appearances for the forward, all of them coming off the bench.

MAY 23 • ROTOWIRE

Chris Fuhrich - Scores, assists twice off bench Fuhrich scored a goal off his lone shot and made two assists after coming off the bench during Sunday's 4-1 win over Mainz.

Impact Fuhrich was brought in the 62nd minute to replace Tiago Tomas and completely changed the outcome of the match, making two assists, the first of them with just two minutes after he subbed in, and scoring himself in the 78th minute}. It's still to be known if this will be enough for Fuhrich to get back to the starting XI but he should at least get some significant playing time during Saturday's decisive match against Hoffenheim.

MAY 23 • ROTOWIRE

Sehrou Guirassy - Scores again versus Mainz Guirassy scored a goal off two shots (both on target) and drew three fouls during Sunday's 4-1 win over Mainz.

Impact Guirassy struck again for Stuttgart, this time heading home a corner kick from the left to give his side their first lead in the 64th minute. That's now four consecutive matches with a goal for the forward, who has 11 over 21 league appearances this season. He'll try to keep the streak alive during Saturday's pivotal match against Hoffenheim.

MAY 23 • ROTOWIRE

Wataru Endo - Scores, assists in win over Mainz Endo scored a goal off three shots (two on target), made an assist, drew three fouls and was shown a yellow card during Sunday's 4-1 win over Mainz.

Impact Endo paved the way for his side to get a crucial win on their fight against relegation. In the 41st minute, the midfielder drew things level at 1-1 with a beautiful finish from just outside the box. He also contributed with an assist for Chris Fuhrich to make it 3-1 and now has five goals and three assists over 32 league starts this season. His team will hope he can keep up with the strong play during the decisive Saturday clash against Hoffenheim.

MAY 23 • ROTOWIRE

Stuttgart Stays Alive | 1. FSV Mainz 05 - VfB Stuttgart 1-4| Highlights | MD 33 – Bundesliga 2022/23

MAY 21 • YOUTUBE

Luca Pfeiffer - Back in squad Pfeiffer is fit and in the match day squad to face Mainz on Sunday.

Impact Pfeiffer returns from an infection which has kept him out for over a month. The forward starts from the bench but is available if needed on Sunday.

MAY 21 • ROTOWIRE

Konstantinos Mavropanos - Among substitutes on Sunday Mavropanos is fit and in the match day squad to face Mainz on Sunday.

Impact Mavropanos returns from a leg injury in time to take up a role in Sunday's squad. The defender starts from the bench but is available if called upon Sunday.

MAY 21 • ROTOWIRE

Borna Sosa - Out with illness Sosa is not in the match day squad to face Mainz on Sunday due to illness.

Impact Sosa misses out on Sunday's match after coming down with the illness in the buildup. The wing-back is replaced in the starting XI by Nikolas Nartey as Sosa will hope to recover in time for next week's season finale against Hoffenheim.

MAY 21 • ROTOWIRE

Konstantinos Mavropanos - Late test for Sunday Mavropanos (leg) has been able to train with the team and could return as soon as Sunday against FSV Mainz 05, said manager Sebastian HoeneB. "If he can take part in training tomor...

Impact Mavropanos returned to team training and could be an option Sunday after missing the last two matches with a leg injury. He's been averaging about 3.5 clearances a game in 26 appearances. If the defender is not fit to play, then Hiroki Ito and Waldemar Anton would be the expected starters at center back.

MAY 19 • ROTOWIRE

Luca Pfeiffer - Remains sidelined Pfeiffer (infection) missed a one-all draw with Leverkusen, as he continues to struggle with an infection.

Impact Pfeiffer was originally hoped to have a minor infection and instead it has turned into a month-long absence. The striker was largely a rotational option even when fully fit, and won't have a major role to offer even if he is able to return before the end of the Bundesliga.

MAY 16 • ROTOWIRE

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