VfB Stuttgart Team News - Soccer

Nikolas Nartey - Ruled out Wednesday Nartey (knock) is ruled out for Wednesday's DFB Pokal clash against Kiel, coach Sebastian Hoeness said in the press conference. "Niko was substituted after a slight knock and will...

Impact Nartey was forced off in the 59th minute of Sunday's 1-0 win over Freiburg after picking up a knock and will miss Wednesday's DFB Pokal clash against Kiel as he continues to recover. The attacking midfielder has started six of his last seven Bundesliga appearances and will therefore be pushing to regain fitness in time for Saturday's matchup with St. Pauli. If he is also forced to miss that contest, Ermedin Demirovic would likely take on a larger role in the frontline, with Deniz Undav expected to operate as the number 10.

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

Fabian Bredlow - Dealing with calf injury Bredlow is dealing with a calf injury and is a late call for Wednesday's DFB Pokal clash against Kiel, coach Sebastian Hoeness said in the press conference. "Fabian is still up in...

Impact Bredlow is currently dealing with a calf injury and remains a doubt for Wednesday's DFB Pokal match against Kiel. The backup goalkeeper has been starting in goal in the German Cup and in select European fixtures, so his status is one to monitor closely given he would be the expected starter on Wednesday. If he is forced to miss time to recover, Alexander Nubel would step into the starting role and face a heavier workload with reduced rest until Bredlow returns.

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

Angelo Stiller - Four corners in home win Stiller generated four crosses (two accurate) and four corners in Sunday's 1-0 win over SC Freiburg.

Impact Stiller continued his run as Stuttgart's main set-piece taker by taking four corners. He has taken 73 set pieces, while the next highest taker for the club is 30. The midfielder has scored one and provided four assists in the league, with two assists in the Europa League. He has only supplied one assist in his last 11 games despite having taken 28 corners and attempting 40 crosses.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Josha Vagnoman - Five crosses in home win Vagnoman registered two shots (one on goal), five crosses (one accurate) and one chance created in Sunday's 1-0 victory versus SC Freiburg.

Impact Vagnoman attempted five crosses for the second time this season and completed one. He has only completed more than one cross twice this season, both coming in away matches. The right-back also took two shots, which was the fifth time this year that he has reached this number.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Bilal El Khannouss - Five crosses in home win El Khannouss recorded two shots (one on goal), five crosses (one accurate) and one corner in Sunday's 1-0 win against SC Freiburg.

Impact El Khannouss started his first game since returning from AFCON, having come off the bench twice. In this game, he created three chances, and this was his 10th game this season in which he has created three or more chances in a game. He is Stuttgart's second-highest set-piece taker so far this season.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Deniz Undav - Eight shots and provides assist Undav assisted once to go with eight shots (three on goal), one cross (zero accurate) and two chances created in Sunday's 1-0 win over SC Freiburg.

Impact Undav provided his third assist of the season as he connected with Ermedin Demirovic to help his side win 1-0 in the last few minutes. He has also scored 11 goals in the league and has had six goal involvements across the Europa League. Since returning from the winter break, he has scored four goals and provided four assists in the last seven games. In this time, he has created 14 chances and taken 30 shots.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Ermedin Demirovic - Scores late winner in 1-0 victory Demirovic scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) in Sunday's 1-0 win against SC Freiburg. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 93rd minute.

Impact Demirovic scored his fifth goal of the season in the Bundesliga and this came from a late sub appearance of 13 minutes. He has only started two of the last five Bundesliga games and this was his first goal as a sub in this spell.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Alexander Nubel - Two saves in clean sheet win Nubel made two saves and allowed zero goals in Sunday's 1-0 win over SC Freiburg.

Impact Nubel kept his eighth clean sheet of the season, picking up back-to-back clean sheets for the third time this year. He made two saves in the game, making it six games in a row where he has made multiple saves.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

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4 DAYS AGO • BLEACHERNATION.COM

Luca Jaquez - Back on bench Jaquez (thigh) was back on the bench for Thrusday's 3-2 victory against Young Boys in the Europa League, confirming he is back available for Stuttgart.

Impact Jaquez missed all the games since late November due to a thigh injury but the defender was back available on the bench during Thrusday's victory against Young Boys, confirming he is an option moving forward for Stuttgart. That said, with such a long time on the sidelines, the defender will likely build his fitness off the bench before competing for the starting role he had prior to his injury.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Alexander Nubel - Saves penalty in win Nubel kept a clean sheet while making three saves during Sunday's 3-0 win over Gladbach.

Impact Nubel saved a penalty in the 13th minute en route to shutting out Gladbach on Sunday. The clean sheet was the first since December 20th as the keeper has combined to allow three goals while making eight saves over his last three league starts. Stuttgart take on BSC Young Boys at home in the Europa League on Thursday.

JANUARY 25 • ROTOWIRE

Angelo Stiller - Sets up one of three goals Stiller had an assist while crossing three times inaccurately and creating four chances during Sunday's 3-0 win over Gladbach.

Impact Stiller set up Deniz Undav in the 74th minute assisting Gladbach's final goal while leading Stuttgart with four chances created. The assist was the first goal involvement since November 9th for the midfielder as he's combined for two shots, six chances created and 11 crosses over his last three appearances.

JANUARY 25 • ROTOWIRE

Deniz Undav - Nets as substitute Undav scored a goal while with his lone shot during Sunday's 3-0 win over Gladbach.

Impact Undav found the back of the net in the 74th minute after entering the match in the 61st. The forward has scored two goals while combining for 13 shots and six chances created over his last three appearances as Sunday's match broke a streak of six straight Bundesliga starts.

JANUARY 25 • ROTOWIRE

Jamie Leweling - Strikes before substitution Leweling scored a goal while taking two shots (one on goal), crossing four times (one accurate), creating a chance and making three tackles (winning one) during Sunday's match agai...

Impact Leweling opened the scoring in the 30th minute while leading Stuttgart in crosses and tackles as of his substitution in the 61st minute. The attacker has Sunday's goal to go along with five shots, three chances created and nine crosses over his last three appearances.

JANUARY 25 • ROTOWIRE

Angelo Stiller - Starting despite injury Stiller (undisclosed) is in the starting XI for Sunday's match against Gladbach.

Impact Stiller was in doubt for Sunday's outing but has made the team sheet, surprisingly also an option from the starting XI. This is massive news for the club as they have their main midfielder available, recording one goal and three assists in 18 appearances (15 starts).

JANUARY 25 • ROTOWIRE

Ameen Al-Dakhil - Named to bench Al-Dakhil (undisclosed) is on the bench for Sunday's match against Gladbach.

Impact Al-Dakhil has battled injuries all season but is finally an option, with the defender fit for a bench role. He has only started in three of his seven appearances this season and is mainly a rotational option, likely to stick to the spot.

JANUARY 25 • ROTOWIRE

Tiago Tomas - Remains out Tomas (undisclosed) will miss Thursday's UEL contest versus Roma, manager Sebastian Hoeness mentioned Wednesday.

Impact Tomas has been inactive since picking up a muscle issue at the beginning of January, and it's still unlikely he'll return to a major role soon. Such situation means more opportunities for all of Chris Fuhrich, Deniz Undav and Jamie Leweling in the attacking midfield line. Prior to the injury, Tomas scored four goals over 19 appearances (10 starts) between domestic and continental play in the 2025/26 campaign.

JANUARY 21 • ROTOWIRE

Angelo Stiller - In doubt for Thursday Stiller is questionable for Thursday's UEL match against Roma, according to manager Sebastian Hoeness. "There's a big question mark hanging over Angelo."

Impact Stiller is battling some fitness issues heading into the midweek European competition, with the midfielder dealing with an undisclosed injury. This will lead him to some testing ahead of the contest, with that deciding if he can play. He is an expected starter, so a change could be made, with Chema as a possible replacement.

JANUARY 21 • ROTOWIRE

Dan Zagadou - Starting to train Zagadou (undisclosed) is back in training but not yet an option, according to manager Sebastian Hoeness. "Daxo is back in training, but not quite there yet."

Impact Zagadou is not yet an option for the club, but is seeing a positive update, as the defender is at least training again. This comes after he last played in 2025, out since mid-November. He will look to likely return in February, still battling his conditioning.

JANUARY 21 • ROTOWIRE

Luca Jaquez - Training, not yet fit Jaquez (thigh) is training but still out for Thursday's match against Roma, according to manager Sebastian Hoeness. "Luca is in training, but not quite there yet."

Impact Jaquez is nearing his return from injury as he was able to join training this week. However, he still needs more time, as the defender has not been cleared for Thursday, instead likely to wait another week before a return. He could potentially make Sunday's match against Gladbach, although that appears to be too soon.

JANUARY 21 • ROTOWIRE

Bilal El Khannouss - With club, set for ban El Khannouss (international duty) is back in Stuttgart but suspended for Thursday's UEL match against Roma, according to his club.

Impact EL Khannous is back in Germany after his runner-up finish with Morocco at AFCON, as the midfielder is amongst his teammates in Stuttgart. He had started in eight of his past nine appearances before his departure, so this is a major return. However, he is suspended for his first match back as the club enters UEL play, unable to face Roma on Thursday.

JANUARY 20 • ROTOWIRE

Alexander Nubel - Two saves for draw Nubel made two saves and allowed one goal in Sunday's 1-1 draw versus Union Berlin.

Impact Nubel stopped two of the three shots he faced during Sunday's draw. The goalkeeper wasn't tested for most of the match and nearly earned a clean sheet and win. In the end it was a day to forget for Nubel and Stuttgart, as they were left saddled with a disappointing draw. Nubel will need to bounce back in European competition against Roma on Thursday.

JANUARY 19 • ROTOWIRE

Angelo Stiller - Quiet day in draw Stiller registered one shot (zero on goal), two crosses (zero accurate) and two corners during Sunday's 1-1 draw with Union Berlin.

Impact Stiller didn't have much to do in holding midfield throughout Sunday's draw. It was a day to forget in holding midfield as he was unable to overly influence the match on either side of the ball. Stiller has some decent offensive upside, but for the most part he's a box-to-box midfielder who tends to play more defensively as Stuttgart look to control the match.

JANUARY 19 • ROTOWIRE

Ramon Hendriks - Assists on lone chance Hendriks assisted once to go with zero corners and one chance created in Sunday's 1-1 draw against Union Berlin.

Impact Hendriks created a single chance and it proved to be a hugely important one as it earned the only goal and a draw Sunday. The defender isn't a major offensive contributor, as noted with just a single chance created, so this is a surprise and a nice boon. Despite this assist Hendriks isn't worth looking towards for consistent goal upside moving forward.

JANUARY 19 • ROTOWIRE

Chris Fuhrich - Scores Sunday Fuhrich scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal), two crosses (one accurate) and one corner in Sunday's 1-1 draw versus Union Berlin.

Impact Fuhrich made the most of his only shot during Sunday's match. Scoring an earning a draw in a match where Stuttgart really struggled to get forward. He sent in a pair of crosses as well, though neither was particularly dangerous. Fuhrich has been linked with a move away from Stuttgart, wherever he plays, Fuhrich is a dangerous option off the wing.

JANUARY 19 • ROTOWIRE

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