VfB Stuttgart Team News - Soccer

Atakan Karazor - Available from bench Karazor (undisclosed) is on the bench for Saturday's match against Werder Bremen.

Impact Karazor makes a quicker-than-expected return after a heavy blow against Galatasaray left him with internal bleeding in the muscle. With structural damage ruled out, his recovery has progressed well enough for a place on the bench, although Stuttgart appear likely to take a cautious approach to his reintegration.

14 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Grischa Promel - Fit to start Saturday Promel (undisclosed) is in the starting XI against Werder Bremen.

Impact Promel was sent for medical examinations Wednesday after experiencing minor physical discomfort following the Galatasaray game, but he has recovered sufficiently to retain his place in the starting XI. His availability is particularly encouraging for Stuttgart with Angelo Stiller already ruled out, giving Stuttgart another established option in central midfield.

14 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Grischa Promel - Expected available against Bremen Promel (undisclosed) is expected to be available for Saturday's Bundesliga clash against Werder Bremen despite undergoing medical examinations Wednesday due to minor physical disco...

Impact Promel appears unlikely to miss Saturday's encounter after experiencing minor physical problems following Stuttgart's Champions League clash against Galatasaray. The 31-year-old midfielder underwent medical examinations Wednesday, but the coaching staff does not appear concerned about his condition, with coach Hoeness expressing confidence in his availability. The exact nature of the discomfort remains undisclosed, although there is currently no indication of a significant injury or an extended absence. His expected availability would provide Stuttgart with an important option in central midfield, particularly with Angelo Stiller already ruled out and Atakan Karazor doubtful after suffering a muscle contusion against Galatasaray.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Atakan Karazor - Remains doubtful for Bremen clash Karazor (muscular) remains doubtful for Saturday's Bundesliga clash against Werder Bremen after an MRI ruled out structural damage but revealed internal bleeding from a muscle cont...

Impact Karazor continues dealing with the effects of a heavy blow sustained during Tuesday's 2-0 Champions League defeat against Galatasaray, which forced him off in the first half after he became unable to sprint. Although medical examinations have ruled out a muscle tear or other structural damage, the presence of internal bleeding indicates that the contusion remains problematic. His availability against Bremen will depend on how quickly the swelling and discomfort subside, with the coaching staff monitoring his progress ahead of Saturday's encounter.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Atakan Karazor - Picks up muscle contusion Karazor suffered a muscle contusion during Tuesday's 2-0 Champions League defeat against Galatasaray and is uncertain for Saturday's Bundesliga clash against Werder Bremen, accordi...

Impact Karazor was forced off after approximately 15 minutes against Galatasaray after sustaining a heavy blow to his muscle that prevented him from sprinting. The midfielder initially attempted to continue playing but eventually had to be substituted due to the discomfort. The severity of the injury remains unclear, with his availability for Saturday's encounter against Werder Bremen depending on his recovery over the coming days. His potential absence would leave Stuttgart without an important option in defensive midfield.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Deniz Undav - Average outing in loss Undav had two shots (one on goal) and two chances created in Tuesday's 2-0 defeat against Galatasaray. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 38th minute.

Impact Undav took both of his attempts from outside the box and otherwise played more of a distributor role in a front pairing with the more fixed No. 9, Ermedin Demirovic, during the midweek matchup. The German international played the full 90 minutes in his eighth start over the last nine games across all competitions, a stretch in which he has posted two goals and one assist. If he continues to avoid rotation, he could be one of the main attacking threats for a Stuttgart side with the potential to bounce back from this scoreless result.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Chris Fuhrich - Busy in defeat Fuhrich generated three shots (one on goal), three crosses (one accurate) and two corners in Tuesday's 2-0 defeat to Galatasaray.

Impact Fuhrich worked as a left wing-back and pushed forward to generate good opportunities that his teammates failed to capitalize on throughout the game. He took half of the squad's corner kicks, roughly the split he has been sharing with Maximilian Mittelstadt all season. The attacker has enjoyed steady minutes and set-piece duties lately, though he hasn't been too explosive in terms of decisive contributions, tallying one goal and one assist across 11 Bundesliga or UCL appearances in 2026/27.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Ramon Hendriks - Records eight clearances in loss Hendriks registered three tackles (one won), eight clearances and one interception in Tuesday's 2-0 loss against Galatasaray. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 79th mi...

Impact Hendricks put in a heavy defensive shift that helped offset the two goals allowed, and it marked his second straight game with more than seven clearances, reflecting a jump in that stat when his team has less possession. He struggled to find consistency early in the campaign but has returned to being a key piece of the back line, where he can serve on the left flank in a four-man defense or as a center-back in a three-man system. Even so, Stuttgart have had trouble keeping clean sheets in recent games.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Dennis Seimen - Unused against Galatasaray Seimen was an unused substitute during Tuesday's 2-0 loss to Galatasaray.

Impact Seimen was left out of the lineup unexpectedly after holding the starting job for four straight matches, with Fabian Bredlow getting the nod in his place in the UCL clash. While Bredlow's performance was not convincing enough to suggest a permanent change, the back-and-forth at the position works against the consistency of the young keeper. Seimen has yet to record a clean sheet in five appearances, though he has made a good impression with his shot-stopping ability.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Fabian Bredlow - Struggles in return to lineup Bredlow recorded two saves and allowed two goals in Tuesday's 2-0 defeat versus Galatasaray.

Impact Bredlow had a poor night in his first start since Oct. 14, initially beaten by a high shot and later by one that slipped between his legs. Rotation earned him the nod over Dennis Seimen after four straight games on the bench across Bundesliga and Champions League action, but this outing does little to secure the spot going forward. Across seven official appearances this season, Bredlow has 20 saves, one clean sheet and 12 goals conceded.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Atakan Karazor - Departs with injury in first half Karazor exited with an undisclosed injury in the first half of Tuesday's UCL match against Galatasaray.

Impact Karazor was forced to leave the game in the 18th minute because of an undisclosed problem, with Stuttgart already down by two goals. His status for Stuttgart's next game against Werder Bremen on Saturday is worth monitoring, depending on the injury's severity, as the Bremen match comes on a quick three-day turnaround.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Josha Vagnoman - Out until after international break Vagnoman (hamstring) has been ruled out for Tuesday's Champions League clash against Galatasaray and will remain sidelined until after the international break, according to coach S...

Impact Vagnoman continues recovering from a right hamstring strain sustained during the Champions League encounter against Atletico Madrid. The right-back was initially expected to miss approximately three to four weeks, and the latest update confirms he will not return before the upcoming international break. He has started every Bundesliga match this season and contributed to five goals across all competitions, making his absence a significant setback for Stuttgart's defense. Lorenz Assignon remains the leading candidate to cover at right-back while Vagnoman works toward a return later in November.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Angelo Stiller - Facing several weeks on sidelines Stiller (groin) has been ruled out for Tuesday's Champions League clash against Galatasaray and is expected to remain sidelined for several weeks, according to coach Sebastian Hoen...

Impact Stiller continues recovering from an adductor injury sustained during the DFB-Pokal encounter against Paderborn, which forced him off at halftime. The midfielder will undergo further imaging to establish a more accurate recovery timeline, although his exact return date remains uncertain. He has started all 12 competitive matches for Stuttgart this season, contributing directly to four goals across all competitions. Atakan Karazor could continue taking on additional midfield responsibilities during his absence.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Dennis Seimen - Six saves for win Seimen had six saves and allowed two goals in Saturday's 4-2 victory versus Bayer Leverkusen.

Impact Seimen was excellent with six saves on eight shots faced during Saturday's win. The goalkeeper stood tall and made some tremendous saves as Leverkusen piled on the pressure throughout the match. Seimen will hope he can build off this brilliant showing in the coming weeks with some tough Champions League clashes coming up.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Chris Fuhrich - Adds assist in win Fuhrich assisted once to go with three crosses (two accurate) and two corners in Saturday's 4-2 victory over Bayer Leverkusen.

Impact Fuhrich got in on the goalfest Saturday, as he set up one goal during the all-action clash. The forward had a role on set-pieces and also was active from open play. He made most of his work out wide and earned the assist with a nice ball in. Fuhrich should have plenty of upside and plenty of minutes as Stuttgart manage the squad across all competitions.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Deniz Undav - Assists in win Undav assisted once to go with three shots (zero on goal) and four chances created in Saturday's 4-2 win against Bayer Leverkusen.

Impact Undav was a creative dynamo throughout Saturday's win. The forward created four chances and kept the defense on their toes every time he got on the ball. Undav will need to keep this sort of volume going if Stuttgart wants to keep competing with the top teams in both the Bundesliga and Europe.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Bilal El Khannouss - Scores Saturday El Khannouss scored one goal to go with two shots (two on goal), three crosses (one accurate) and one corner in Saturday's 4-2 win versus Bayer Leverkusen.

Impact El Khannouss took a pair of shots and put them both on goal during Saturday's win. He finished one of those chances well and scored well during the clash. He had some solid volume off the wing as a creator and finisher, putting a cap on a huge win over a top opponent in Leverkusen.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Jamie Leweling - Nets Saturday Leweling scored one goal to go with three shots (one on goal) and two crosses (zero accurate) in Saturday's 4-2 victory versus Bayer Leverkusen.

Impact Leweling scored once during Saturday's win, making the most of his best chance and finishing well during the win. This was always going to be a tough match, but Leweling was able to find space to work and found the back of the net well. Leweling doesn't have the highest upside, but he is talented enough to be a threat in open matches.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Ermedin Demirovic - Nets brace Demirovic scored two goals to go with three shots (three on goal) and one chance created in Saturday's 4-2 victory over Bayer Leverkusen. In addition, he was given a yellow card in...

Impact Demirovic was brilliant Saturday, he scored twice and put three shots on goal during Saturday's win. The forward was a big time threat every time he got on the ball and kept pressure on the backline throughout. Demirovic has been excellent against even some of the best defenses in Germany, and doesn't seem to be slowing down.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Tiago Tomas - Back on bench against Leverkusen Tomas returns to Stuttgart's matchday squad for Saturday's Bundesliga clash against Bayer Leverkusen after recovering from a muscular injury.

Impact Tomas is back in contention after spending several matches on the sidelines, including the recent Champions League encounter against Atletico Madrid and the Bundesliga fixture against Borussia Monchengladbach. The forward had experienced an interrupted recovery process, initially resuming partial team training before returning to individual rehabilitation work due to lingering fitness concerns. His inclusion among Saturday's substitutes represents a positive development after several weeks of uncertainty surrounding his availability. However, given his recent absence and limited training workload, Tomas could initially receive restricted minutes as he works toward regaining full match fitness.

OCTOBER 31 • ROTOWIRE

Luca Jaquez - Plays in DFB-Pokal match Jaquez played 29 minutes off the bench in Wednesday's 1-0 win over Paderborn in the DFB-Pokal.

Impact Jaquez had made the bench in the previous fixtures this month, but he finally saw action Wednesday. He should remain a depth option on the defensive line, as this was his first competitive appearance of the 2026-27 campaign.

OCTOBER 29 • ROTOWIRE

Leo Sauer - 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

Angelo Stiller - Sidelined with adductor injury Stiller (groin) has been ruled out of training and competitive action for the time being after suffering an adductor injury during Wednesday's DFB-Pokal clash against Paderborn, ac...

Impact Stiller sustained the injury during Wednesday's cup encounter and was unable to return after halftime, with Atakan Karazor replacing him in midfield. Subsequent medical examinations confirmed an adductor problem that will keep him sidelined, although Stuttgart have not provided a specific recovery timeline. The German midfielder has been an undisputed starter this season, featuring in the starting lineup for all 12 competitive matches and contributing directly to four goals. His absence represents a significant blow to Stuttgart's midfield, with Karazor potentially taking on additional responsibilities while Stiller recovers.

OCTOBER 29 • ROTOWIRE

Nikolas Nartey - Returns to bench in cup victory Nartey (thigh) returned to Stuttgart's matchday squad for Wednesday's 1-0 DFB Pokal victory against Paderborn, remaining an unused substitute after recovering from renewed muscular...

Impact Nartey took another positive step in his recovery Wednesday, returning to the bench after missing Friday's Bundesliga clash against Borussia Monchengladbach due to recurring thigh problems. The Danish midfielder had previously resumed team training and earned a place in the squad against Atletico Madrid in the Champions League before suffering another setback. His latest inclusion suggests he is available for selection again, although he has yet to make his competitive return. Nartey has played just six minutes across the Bundesliga and Champions League this season, and his involvement moving forward will depend on his fitness and Stuttgart's midfield rotation.

OCTOBER 29 • ROTOWIRE

Angelo Stiller - Suffers adductor problem Stiller was replaced at halftime after staying in the dressing room with adductor problems, according to the club.

Impact Stiller was unable to continue Wednesday's match due to adductor problems and remained in the dressing room as Atakan Karazor took his place. The midfielder has been a regular starter for VfB Stuttgart and plays a central role in their build-up, making his fitness an important concern for the club. He will likely need to be assessed before his availability for the next fixture becomes clearer.

OCTOBER 28 • ROTOWIRE

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