VfB Stuttgart Team News Page 5 - Soccer

Lorenz Assignon - Suffers shoulder problems Assignon (shoulder) is ruled out for Saturday's clash against Hoffenheim, coach Sebastian Hoesness said in the press conference. "Lorenz is unavailable due to shoulder problems."

Impact Assignon won't be able to feature in the last game of the year on Saturday against Hoffenheim since he is currently dealing with shoulder problems. This is likely a setback from his previous shoulder injury and that will allow Josha Vagnoman to get more starting chances for Stuttgart until he returns to full fitness.

DECEMBER 18, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Lorenz Assignon - Option for return Assignon is no longer banned and is an option moving forward for the club.

Impact Assignon has served his one-game ban after handball in his last outing and is back as an option, set to face Hoffenheim on Saturday. He has mainly been their starter at right-back and will likely return to that spot immediately following the ban.

DECEMBER 15, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Maximilian Mittelstadt - Mittelstadt Mittelstadt assisted once to go with two crosses (one accurate) and two chances created in Sunday's 4-0 victory against Werder Bremen.

Impact Mittelstadt came off the bench in the 82nd minute of Sunday's win over Werder Bremen and delivered a last-minute assist to Chris Fuhrich. While he remains a locked-in starter at left-back, rotation between Bundesliga and Europa League fixtures has occasionally limited his minutes. However, he offers consistent attacking upside with his forward runs, crossing ability, and status as his team's first-choice penalty taker. The German has tallied two goals, three assists, and 26 crosses over his last seven appearances across all competitions.

DECEMBER 15, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Chris Fuhrich - Super substitute appearance Fuhrich scored one goal to go with two shots (two on goal), two crosses (zero accurate) and two corners in Sunday's 4-0 win versus Werder Bremen.

Impact Fuhrich came off the bench in the 76th minute and scored with a well-placed strike in Sunday's match against Werder Bremen. The attacker has started just five of his 19 appearances across all competitions this season, operating primarily as a substitute, but has still contributed two goals and three assists in that span.

DECEMBER 15, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Finn Jeltsch - Provides one assist in win Jeltsch assisted once to go with one cross (zero accurate) and two chances created in Sunday's 4-0 victory against Werder Bremen.

Impact Jeltsch recorded the first assist of his career by setting up Jamie Leweling in Sunday's match against Werder Bremen. The defender also produced two key passes, aided by his side playing with a numerical advantage in the second half, though goal contributions are expected to remain rare given his position. He has totaled 10 tackles, 11 interceptions and 13 clearances across 13 appearances in all competitions this season.

DECEMBER 15, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Jamie Leweling - Three goal contributions Leweling scored one goal and assisted twice from three shots and two chances created in Sunday's 4-0 win versus Werder Bremen.

Impact Leweling turned in an excellent performance against Werder Bremen on Sunday, first delivering a cross onto Bilal El Khannouss' head before unleashing a powerful strike in the first half and later providing an assist to Deniz Undav after the break. The German was active throughout, registering three shots and frequently getting forward to deliver crosses, while also contributing defensively with a season-high four tackles and two interceptions. The attacker has now started 13 of his 19 appearances across all competitions, tallying three goals and five assists this season.

DECEMBER 15, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Deniz Undav - Records one goal Undav scored one goal to go with 10 shots (four on goal), one cross (zero accurate) and two chances created in Sunday's 4-0 win against Werder Bremen.

Impact Undav scored with a sharp top-corner finish from the edge of the area Sunday against Werder Bremen and could have added more, firing a season-high 10 shots but being denied repeatedly by the opposing goalkeeper. The goalscorer has been in excellent form since returning from a knee injury, tallying nine goals and three assists in his last 12 appearances across all competitions this season.

DECEMBER 15, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Alexander Nubel - Secures clean sheet Nubel had three saves and allowed zero goals in Sunday's 4-0 win over Werder Bremen.

Impact Nubel made three saves to help his team to win against Werder Bremen on Sunday. The goalkeeper, who had conceded at least one goal in each of his last six Bundesliga matches, finally kept a clean sheet and will look to follow it up with a second consecutive shutout against Hoffenheim on Saturday.

DECEMBER 15, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Bilal El Khannouss - Will represent Morocco El Khannouss has been called up by Morocco for the AFCON starting Dec. 21 and ending Jan. 18, according to Actu Foot Afrique.

Impact El Khannouss was called by Morocco for the AFCON and will miss all the games until at least the clash against Leverkusen on Jan. 10, although he could miss more games if Morocco perform well in the competition. The forward has been an undisputed starter for Stuttgart this season, therefore his absence will force a change in the starting XI, with Chris Fuhrich as the main option to step in his spot while he is out.

DECEMBER 15, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

VfB Stuttgart vs. Werder Bremen Prediction, Picks, Live Odds - December 14 - Bleacher Nation The upcoming fixture list in the Bundesliga includes seventh-place VfB Stuttgart at 12th-place Werder Bremen on Sunday, December 14 at 1:30...

DECEMBER 14, 2025 • BLEACHERNATION.COM

Yannik Keitel - Building fitness Keitel (thigh) is still building fitness and is not an option for the club for another week or so, according to manager Sebastian Hoeness.

Impact Keitel has been dealing with a thigh injury and will remain out for at least another two games, building up fitness after around a month out. This is rough for the midfielder, although he has yet to appear all season, so it is a minor loss for the club. He will look for his return in the coming days, although he may have to wait until after the winter break.

DECEMBER 10, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Julian Chabot - Suspended in UEL play Chabot is suspended for one match in UEL play due to yellow card accumulation.

Impact Chabot will hit the sidelines in UEL play after a third yellow card in the competition last time out, now suspended for a game. This is rough for the club, as he has started in their past three UEL games. That said, a change will be made, with Finn Jeltsch and Ramon Hendriks likely to start in the defense while he is out.

DECEMBER 10, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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DECEMBER 7, 2025 • YOUTUBE

Maximilian Mittelstadt - Four crosses Saturday Mittelstadt had two shots (zero on goal), four crosses (one accurate) and one chance created in Saturday's 5-0 defeat to Bayern Munich.

Impact Mittelstadt had a busy day in defense Saturday but still got some attacking work in, recording four crosses from the flank. That said, he was also solid in the defense, with a clearance, three tackles and five clearances, although his club let up five goals. He remains thier main option at left-back this season.

DECEMBER 6, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Deniz Undav - Five shots, no goal Undav recorded five shots (one on goal) and one chance created in Saturday's 5-0 defeat to Bayern Munich.

Impact Undav would earn multiple chances to score Saturday but failed on every occasion, with only one of his five shots hitting the target. The forward remains at seven goals in nine appearances this season, sitting tied for third in the league in goals and leading his club.

DECEMBER 6, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Alexander Nubel - Concedes five against Bayern Nubel recorded five saves and allowed five goals in Saturday's 5-0 defeat to Bayern Munich.

Impact Nubel was in for a rough outing Saturday, doing well to only allow a goal in the first half but allowing four more in the second half. This is a second straight outing without a clean sheet for the goalie, remaining at four in 13 appearances this campaign. The goalie will have a midweek UCL match before resuming league play against Bremen, a decent chance for a clean sheet.

DECEMBER 6, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Lorenz Assignon - Handball leads to red card Assignon was shown a red card in the 81st minute of Saturday's 5-0 loss to Bayern Munich.

Impact Assignon would be sent off with a straight red card late into Saturday's outing, sticking out his arm to stop a shot in a reflexive move and denying a clear goal-scoring opportunity. This is going to be a rough loss for the club, as he is a solid defensive option from the bench. He will miss their next match and return against Hoffenheim on Dec. 20, likely to return to a bench spot when an option.

DECEMBER 6, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Tiago Tomas - Makes Pokal squad Tomas (undisclosed) was unused from the bench in Wednesday's 2-0 DFB Pokal win over Bochum.

Impact Tomas ended his injury absence Wednesday, only missing two games after he returned to play in DFB Pokal play, going unused from the bench. He is more of a rotational option for the club and should keep this spot moving forward, starting in eight of his 15 appearances this campaign.

DECEMBER 5, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Chris Fuhrich - Features 30 minutes in cup Fuhrich (undisclosed) featured 30 minutes in Wednesday's 2-0 victory against Bochum in the DFB Pokal, confirming he is fit to play.

Impact Fuhrich was forced off in the first half of Sunday's loss to Hamburger due to an apparent injruy that revealed to be minor since he featured half an hour in Wednesday's win against Bochum in the DFB Pokal. The winger is available for Stuttgart moving forward, although he remains only a bench option mainly this season for the club.

DECEMBER 4, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Dan Zagadou - Won't feature again in 2025 Zagadou (undisclosed) suffered a muscle injury and won't play again in 2025, according to the club.

Impact Zagadou missed the last two games due to suffering a muscle injury that will also rule him out for the rest of the year. This is a blow for Stuttgart since they have numerous injuries in the backline already and will be short with Zagadou missing as well, although he should hold a bench role mainly once fully back fit at the start of 2026.

DECEMBER 3, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Luca Jaquez - Won't play again in 2025 Jaquez (undisclosed) suffered a serious muscle injury and won't play again in 2025, coach Sebastian Hoeness said in a press conference. "Luca has suffered a serious muscle injury,...

Impact Jaquez missed the last game due to suffering a severe thigh muscle injury that will also rule him out for the rest of the year. This is a blow for Stuttgart since he has been a decnet option in the backline this season for Stuttgart, although he should hold a rotational role once fully back fit at the start of 2026.

DECEMBER 2, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Jamie Leweling - Records five crosses off bench Leweling recorded two shots (one on goal) and five crosses (one accurate) in Sunday's 2-1 defeat against Hamburger SV.

Impact Leweling came off the bench Sunday, replacing Pascal Stenzel at halftime. He recorded five crosses for the fifth time this season and also put one shot on target on the attack. He was active on the defensive end too as he won four duels, intercepted one pass and blocked one shot in his 45 minutes of action.

DECEMBER 1, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Bilal El Khannouss - Creates four chances Sunday El Khannouss recorded two shots (zero on goal), six crosses (one accurate) and four corners in Sunday's 2-1 defeat versus Hamburger SV.

Impact El Khannouss had a productive outing Sunday, highlighted by his four chances created, the third time this season he created at least four. He also recorded six crosses and took two off target shots on the attack. On the defensive end he won two duels, intercepted two passes and made one clearance in his full 90 minutes of action.

DECEMBER 1, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Deniz Undav - Scores in Sunday's loss Undav scored one goal to go with three shots (one on goal) in Sunday's 2-1 defeat versus Hamburger SV. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 81st minute.

Impact Undav scored an unassisted goal in the 54th minute Sunday, a strike which cut Hamburg's lead in half. He now has six goals across his last three Bundesliga appearances and has recorded nine goal contributions across his last five appearances in all competitions, possibly the best run of form in his career. He will look to continue that in a difficult matchup with Bayern Munich on Saturday.

DECEMBER 1, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Alexander Nubel - Concedes twice Sunday Nubel had no saves and allowed two goals in Sunday's 2-1 defeat against Hamburger SV.

Impact Nubel only faced two shots on target Sunday, but he conceded a goal on both shots. It marked his fourth consecutive start conceding multiple goals and the second time this season he did not make a save. That streak will likely continue Saturday versus Bayern Munich, a side which has scored 44 goals through just 12 matches this season.

DECEMBER 1, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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