VfB Stuttgart Team News - Soccer

Bilal El Khannouss - Set for suspension El Khannouss will serve a one-match ban due to an accumulation of five yellow cards in the Bundesliga.

Impact El Khannouss picked up his fifth yellow card in Bundesliga play and will be sidelined for Saturday's showdown against Mainz due to suspension. The attacking midfielder has been a mainstay in Stuttgart's frontline all season, so his absence leaves a real void in the starting XI and forces a tactical reshuffle. Deniz Undav is now in line to step into a bigger attacking role for that matchup as Stuttgart adjust without one of their regular engines in the final third.

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

Ermedin Demirovic - Assists opening goal Demirovic had an assist while taking five shots (two on goal) and creating four chances during Sunday's 4-0 win over Wolfsburg.

Impact Demirovic set up Deniz Undav in the 21st minute assisting the opening goal of the match while leading Stuttgart in shots and chances created. The assist was the first in the Bundesliga since September for Demirovic as he's combined for three goal involvements and 10 shots over his last three league appearances.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Jamie Leweling - Nets brace in one sided win Leweling scored two goals from two shots while crossing five times (two accurate) and creating two chances during Sunday's 4-0 win over Wolfsburg.

Impact Leweling scored in the 30th and 42nd minutes while tying for the team-high in crosses during Sunday's win. The goals were the first since February 7th in the league for Leweling as he's combined for three goal involvements, six chances created and 11 crosses over his last three Bundesliga appearances.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Chris Fuhrich - Sets up one of four goals Fuhrich had an assist while taking three shots (two on goal), crossing five times (two accurate) and creating two chances during Sunday's 4-0 win over Wolfsburg.

Impact Fuhrich set up Jamie Leweling in the 30th minute while tying for the team-high with five crosses in the match. The assist was the first since January 10th for the wide man as he's combined for two goal involvements, five shots, 10 crosses and five chances created over his last three Bundesliga appearances.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Deniz Undav - Opens the scoring in victory Undav scored a goal while taking four shots (two on goal) and creating a chance during Sunday's 4-0 win over Wolfsburg.

Impact Undav opened the scoring with a goal in the 21st minute while finishing with the second most shots on the team during Sunday's lopsided win. The forward has a goal in each of his last three league appearances to go along with 14 shots over that stretch.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Alexander Nubel - Three saves in clean sheet Nubel kept a clean sheet while making three saves during Sunday's 4-0 win over Wolfsburg.

Impact Nubel helped Stuttgart to all three points by blanking Wolfsburg on Sunday. The keeper has allowed four goals while combining for eight saves over his last three league starts. Nubel and Stuttgart go on the road next week against Mainz.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Nikolas Nartey - Nets as substitute Nartey scored a goal while taking two shots (one on goal) and creating a chance during Sunday's 4-0 win over Wolfsburg.

Impact Nartey entered the match in the 77th minute and scored Stuttgart's final goal in the 95th. The goal was the first since January 13th for the midfielder as he's yet to make a league start since in over a month.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Tiago Tomas - Assists during late cameo Tomas had an assist with his lone chance created during Sunday's 4-0 win over Wolfsburg.

Impact Tomas entered the match in the 88th minute and set up Nikolas Nartey for his side's final goal in the 95th. The assist was the first goal involvement since November for Tomas as he's combined for just 60 minutes over his last three Bundesliga appearances.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Josha Vagnoman - Suffers thigh injury Vagnoman is out for Sunday's match against Wolfsburg due to a thigh injury, according to his club.

Impact Vagnoman is not with his team after a busy two week stretch of games, with the defender feeling the drawbacks in the form of a thigh injury. This does leave the club without a starting right-back, leaving Jamie Leweling to start on the right flank. The hope will be Vagnoman can return soon, an important part to the defensive rotation.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Julian Chabot - Out with back injury Chabot is out for Sunday's match against Wolfsburg due to a back injury, according to his club.

Impact Chabot is not with his club Sunday as a late absentee, with the defender suffering from a back injury. This is a massive loss for the club, as they will now do without a regular starter in the defense. That said, Luca Jaques enters the starting XI in his place.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Julian Chabot - Available after UEL suspension Chabot served his one-game Europa League ban during the second leg against Celtic and will be an option for future contests.

Impact Chabot is usually active as part of a back four, so he could take his spot back from Luca Jaquez for the next domestic and European games. The 28-year-old defender has recorded 90 minutes in nine of his last 12 appearances between Bundesliga and Europa League, and he's a regular contributor of clearances and tackles, though his team has been inconsistent in terms of clean sheets.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Dan Zagadou - Joins team for training Zagadou (undisclosed) trained with his teammates ahead of Thursday's match against Celtic, according to manager Sebastian Hoeness. "Dan-Axel also trains with the team again."

Impact Zagadou is training again this week but is making a push to play, with the defender able to train with his teammates. This will likely leave him as a late call heading into most matches moving forward until he actually makes his return, on the brink of seeing the field again. He has yet to play since November, appearing in three games before the injury but mainly going unused.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Justin Diehl - Trains ahead of Thursday Diehl (undisclosed) trained with the team ahead of Thursday's match against Celtic, according to manager Sebastian Hoeness. "Justin also trains with the team again."

Impact Diehl looks to be a late call for Thursday and could potentially be a bench option, as the forward did join the team for training. He has yet to appear all season for the club, so this is good news for the forward. However, he only appeared in six games off the bench last season, still trying to find a role in the squad.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Angelo Stiller - Available Thursday Stiller (knee) trained with the team Wednesday and is available for Thursday's Europa League clash against Celtic Glasgow, coach Sebastian Hoeness said in the press conference. "St...

Impact Stiller trained with the team Wednesday and is available for Thursday's Europa League clash against Celtic Glasgow after being forced off with a knee scare in the last match against Heidenheim. The midfielder is a locked-in starter when fully fit, and his availability provides a significant boost for the side.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Julian Chabot - Suspended in Europa League Chabot is suspended again for one game in the Europa League due to yellow cards accumulation, the UEFA announced.

Impact Chabot is set to miss the second leg against Celtic after picking up two additional yellow cards in the Europa League, triggering a suspension at a critical moment. The center-back has been a steady, locked-in starter for Stuttgart, so his absence leaves a real gap in the heart of the defense. With the back line needing a reshuffle, Ramon Hendriks is expected to step in and handle duties in central defense for that matchup.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Angelo Stiller - Injury not serious Stiller (knee) could resume team training Wednesday after undergoing exams that revealed that the injury he suffered in Sunday's draw against Heidenheim wasn't serious, according t...

Impact Stiller avoided any structural or ligament damage in Sunday's draw against Heidenheim and is already trending toward a return to full team training on Wednesday. Thursday's Europa League clash against Celtic may come a bit too soon, but he could be in the mix to be available for Sunday's matchup with Wolfsburg. That said, until he fully regains his spot in the starting XI, Chema stands as the most natural plug-and-play option in the middle of the park.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Alexander Nubel - Allows three Nubel had three saves and allowed three goals in Sunday's 3-3 draw versus FC Heidenheim.

Impact Nubel allowed three goals on six shots during Sunday's clash. It's a fine performance, but with the type of chances he conceded he would have hoped for the win at least. Nubel has been solid this season, so it's more likely than not this is merely a blip on what has been a good season overall.

FEBRUARY 23 • ROTOWIRE

Nikolas Nartey - Assists on lone chance Nartey assisted once to go with zero corners and one chance created in Sunday's 3-3 draw against FC Heidenheim.

Impact Nartey created one chance during Sunday's draw, but it was a crucial one, as he earned an assist on that. In a three-all draw with both teams throwing everything forward it proved to be a hugely important assist. Nartey has played limited minutes of late, so he's hard to trust, despite this clutch assist for the draw.

FEBRUARY 23 • ROTOWIRE

Chris Fuhrich - Scores in goalfest Fuhrich scored one goal to go with two shots (two on goal), two crosses (two accurate) and two chances created in Sunday's 3-3 draw against FC Heidenheim.

Impact Fuhrich got in on the scoring fun during Sunday's clash, adding a third goal during an all-action showdown with Heidenheim. The winger put both of his shots on goal and scored one, and came inches away from an assist later in the match. Fuhrich will hope to build on this form moving forward in domestic action.

FEBRUARY 23 • ROTOWIRE

Maximilian Mittelstadt - Scores Sunday Mittelstadt scored one goal to go with two shots (one on goal) and two crosses (zero accurate) in Sunday's 3-3 draw versus FC Heidenheim.

Impact Mittelstadt added his name to the scoresheet with a goal during the three-all draw against Heidenheim. The full-back isn't a huge goalscoring threat, but he was excellent during Sunday's clash. He got forward for a goal that proved to be hugely important during the draw. Mittelstadt isn't likely to be a consistent goalscorer just due to his role, despite this goal.

FEBRUARY 23 • ROTOWIRE

Deniz Undav - Nets in draw Undav scored one goal to go with four shots (three on goal) in Sunday's 3-3 draw versus FC Heidenheim.

Impact Undav scored once on four shots during Sunday's all-action draw. It was a chaotic match with both teams scoring for fun throughout, and Undav played a big part in that. He was excellent throughout the match and got on the scoresheet once, with another two near misses. Undav will hope to build on this goal against some tougher defensive opponents.

FEBRUARY 23 • ROTOWIRE

Angelo Stiller - Suffers knee injury Stiller (knee) was forced off in the 78th minute of Sunday's 3-3 draw against Heidenheim due to injury and will need to be assessed, coach Sebastian Hoeness said to the media, acco...

Impact Stiller took a heavy challenge in the second half of Sunday's draw against Heidenheim and now heads for scans to determine the full extent of the knee injury he suffered. The club is holding its breath, hoping it's nothing serious, because he has been a locked-in presence in the middle of the park for Stuttgart. If he's forced to miss time, it would trigger a shake-up in the starting setup, with Chema the most likely candidate to step in and hold down the role until Stiller is back.

FEBRUARY 23 • ROTOWIRE

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.

FEBRUARY 19 • 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.

FEBRUARY 19 • 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.

FEBRUARY 18 • ROTOWIRE

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