VfB Stuttgart Team News - Soccer

Ramon Hendriks - Picks up knee issue Hendriks suffered a knee issue during Friday's 4-1 win over Koln after coming off the bench in the 78th minute, according to coach Sebastian Hoeness. "I'm cautiously optimistic tha...

Impact Hendriks appeared to hurt his knee after landing awkwardly during the build-up to Koln's goal and later experienced further discomfort, finishing the match with the knee bandaged. Manager Sebastian Hoeness indicated that an MRI is not currently planned, providing some optimism that the issue is minor, though Stuttgart will need to assess how the defender responds in the coming days before determining his availability.

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Nikolas Nartey - Suspended for Champions League opener Nartey (thigh) will miss Wednesday's Champions League opener against Viking due to suspension, leaving him more time to recover from his injury, according to UEFA.

Impact Nartey had been dealing with a thigh injury suffered in the DFB Pokal match against Hansa Rostock, lasting only nine minutes before being replaced by Josha Vagnoman, an issue that had already left his availability for upcoming matches unclear. This suspension now confirms he will be sidelined for the European opener regardless of how that recovery progresses.

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Fabian Bredlow - Rebounds with win Bredlow allowed a goal while making three saves during Friday's 4-1 win over Koln.

Impact Bredlow allowed a goal in the 81st minute, but was backed with four goals as Stuttgart rolled to victory. The keeper has allowed six goals while combining for eight saves over his first two matches this season. Stuttgart take on Viking FK in the Champions League on Wednesday.

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Maximilian Mittelstadt - Involved on both sides of ball Mittelstadt had an assist while crossing 10 times (three accurate), creating four chances, blocking a shot and making two interceptions during Friday's 4-1 win over Koln.

Impact Mittelstadt set up Grischa Promel in the 60th minute assisting Stuttgart's second goal while leading his side in crosses, chances created, blocks and interceptions. The assist was the first goal involvement htis season for Mittelstadt as he's combined for two shots, five chances created and 21 crosses through the opening two Bundesliga matches.

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Ermedin Demirovic - Strikes as substitute Demirovic scored a goal with his lone shot while creating a chance during Friday's 4-1 win over Koln.

Impact Demirovic entered the match in the 70th minute and scored Stuttgart's third goal five minutes into his appearance. The goal was the first of the season as Demirovic has totaled 47 minutes across two substitute appearances through the opening two Bundesliga matches.

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Finn Jeltsch - Provides rare assist Jeltsch had an assist while taking two shots (one on goal), creating two chances, making two tackles (winning one) and six clearances during Friday's 4-1 win over Koln.

Impact Jeltsch set up Ermedin Demirovic in the 75th minute assisting Stuttgart's third goal while finishing with the second most tackles and clearances on the team. The assist matched all of last season's total across 23 league appearances for Jeltsch as he's played all 180 minutes through two matches this season.

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Bilal El Khannouss - Starts, scores El Khannouss scored a goal while taking two shots (one on goal), crossing five times (three accurate), creating a chance and making three tackles (winning two) during Friday's 4-1...

Impact El Khannouss found the back of the net in the 39th minute opening the scoring in the match while leading Stuttgart in tackles. The goal was the first of the season for El Khannous in his first start after coming off the bench for a 16 minute cameo in the season opener.

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Josha Vagnoman - Involved in two of four goals Vagnoman had an assist and scored a goal while taking three shots (one on goal), crossing twice accurately and creating four chances during Friday's 4-1 win over Koln.

Impact Vagnoman set up Bilal El Khannous in the 39th minute before scoring himself in the 90th while tying for the team-high with his four assists. The wing-back is off to a flying start this season with three goal involvements, four shots and four crosses while playing every minute of his club's first two matches.

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Grischa Promel - Nets first Stuttgart goal Promel scored a goal while taking three shots (one on goal) during Friday's 4-1 win over Koln.

Impact Promel found the back of the net in the 60th minute scoring Stuttgart's second goal while finishing with the second most shots on the team. The goal was the first since joining Stuttgart in the summer for Promel as he's played the entirety of each Bundesliga match so far, combining for five shots and two chances created.

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Leo Sauer - 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.

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Luca Jaquez - Getting closer, but not there yet Jaquez (undisclosed) is getting closer to a return after his lengthy layoff, according to coach Sebastian Hoeness. "Luca is getting closer and closer." but added that he is not yet...

Impact Jaquez has been out for around three months with muscular problems, and while manager Hoeness did not give a specific timeline for his return to full training, the center back appears to be nearing the final stretch of his rehabilitation. His path back to the matchday squad will continue to be monitored as Stuttgart's season progresses.

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Jeremy Arevalo - Remains out Arevalo (back) remains out for the time being due to injury, according to coach Sebastian Hoeness.

Impact Arevalo continues to work his way back from a back issue that has already kept him out of both the DFB Pokal win over Hansa Rostock and the Bundesliga opener against Bayern Munich, and he has still not returned to team training. His timeline for a return remains unclear as Stuttgart continues assessing him.

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Lorenz Assignon - Back available moving forward Assignon is back fully in team training after nearly three months sidelined with a shoulder injury, according to coach Sebastian Hoeness. "Lorenz has fully rejoined team training."

Impact Assignon can now complete the full program with his teammates for the first time in a long while, and while he will likely still need to build up match sharpness, this marks a significant step toward becoming an option for the matchday squad again. Josha Vagnoman figures to continue in the starting role at right back in the meantime as Assignon works his way back into contention.

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Chris Fuhrich - Back available vs Koln Fuhrich (thigh) is back available for Friday's clash against Koln, according to coach Sebastian Hoeness. "Chris is back with us."

Impact Fuhrich had missed the Bundesliga opener at Bayern Munich due to muscular problems, and his return now positions him as an option for the squad, with manager Hoeness leaving open the possibility he could even start given Tiago Tomas's absence with a separate muscle injury that will keep him out until after the international break.

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Tiago Tomas - Out until after international break Tomas (undisclosed) is dealing with a muscle injury and won't be available until after the upcoming international break, according to coach Sebastian Hoeness. "Tiago suffered a sma...

Impact Tomas is expected to resume team training during the international break, and if his recovery progresses as planned, he could be available for Stuttgart's first match after the break. The injury does not appear to require an extended layoff, giving the club optimism for a relatively quick turnaround.

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Joyeux Masanka Bungi - Loaned to VfB Stuttgart II Masanka Bungi has joined VfB Stuttgart II on loan from RB Leipzig for the 2026-27 season, the club annonuced.

Impact Masanka Bungi is a Belgian left-back who came through Genk's academy before joining RB Leipzig in 2023, where he racked up 56 appearances and 10 goals across the U17 and U19 levels, He spent the first half of this year on loan at New York Red Bulls, a fellow Red Bull-owned club, but saw limited senior minutes there. The move to Stuttgart's reserve side gives him a fresh runway for regular football in Germany, with a buy option attached that could turn the loan into a permanent switch if he impresses.

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Fabian Bredlow - Conceded five Bredlow had five saves and allowed five goals in Friday's 5-1 loss to Bayern Munich.

Impact Bredlow faced nine shots and saved five of them, also allowing an own goal during Friday's loss. It was a day to forget against the best team in the league, and Bredlow really didn't embarrass himself. It was always going to be a difficult match for him, and he did his best to stand up to the incredible Bayern attack.

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Grischa Promel - Busy in loss Promel generated two shots (one on goal) and two chances created in Friday's 5-1 loss to Bayern Munich. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 93rd minute.

Impact Promel and co. ended up on the wrong side of a lopsided scoreline Friday, but it was still a good showing. The midfielder did well throughout the match and was creative. He caused issues for the backline and was solid with the rest of the Stuttgart attack. He should have more chances to contribute in the coming weeks against beatable opponents.

AUGUST 29 • ROTOWIRE

Josha Vagnoman - Scores in both nets Vagnoman scored one goal to go with an own goal, one shot (one on goal) and two crosses (zero accurate) in Friday's 5-1 loss to Bayern Munich.

Impact Vagnoman scored Stuttgart's only goal during Friday's loss, as well as tallying one for the opposition. It was an interesting match for the full-back, to say the least. Against a brilliant Bayern attack it's always going to be tough and Vagnoman just clearly wasn't comfortable in the backline. The coming matches are all going to be easier than this disappointing loss.

AUGUST 29 • ROTOWIRE

Chris Fuhrich - Out for season opener Fuhrich (thigh) is out for Friday's match against Bayern Munich.

Impact Fuhrich was a late call and has failed his testing ahead of the season opener, with the attacker out due to a thigh injury. The good news is that a return shouldn't take long, as he was already a close call for Friday. That said, he could very well return next contest.

AUGUST 28 • ROTOWIRE

Ramon Hendriks - Starts against Bayern Hendriks (undisclosed) is in the starting XI for Friday's match against Bayern Munich.

Impact Hendriks is back in the picture for the season opener as expected, with the defender not only fit but starting immediately. This is as Stuttgart plays a five-back to defend against the might Bayern squad, likely to remain a starter for Stuttgart even when they move to a four-back again.

AUGUST 28 • ROTOWIRE

Ramon Hendriks - Expected back for Bundesliga opener Hendriks (muscular) has returned to full team training and is expected to be available for Friday's Bundesliga opener against Bayern Munich, according to coach Sebastian Hoeness.

Impact Hendriks has resumed full training after missing the DFB-Pokal win over Hansa Rostock due to a minor muscular issue. His return to unrestricted work puts him on track to be part of the squad Friday against Bayern. The defender should provide another option across the backline as Stuttgart begins its Bundesliga campaign.

AUGUST 26 • ROTOWIRE

Chris Fuhrich - Late call for Bayern clash Fuhrich (thigh) will be a late call for Friday's Bundesliga opener against Bayern Munich after being limited by a thigh knock, according to coach Sebastian Hoeness. "It's going to...

Impact Fuhrich picked up the thigh issue during the DFB-Pokal win over Hansa Rostock and has since been limited to individual training. The winger has not yet been ruled out against Bayern, but his ability to return to team training over the next two days will determine his availability. Tiago Tomas is expected to start on the left wing if Fuhrich is unable to recover in time.

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