VfB Stuttgart Team News Page 25 - Soccer

Waldemar Anton - Records four clearances Anton recorded two shots (zero on goal) and two crosses (zero accurate) in Saturday's 3-0 victory over 1. FC Koln.

Impact Anton and Hiroki Ito logged VfB Stuttgart's best clearance tallies as the team maintained a clean sheet Saturday. Following the 2022 FIFA World Cup, the Stuttgart team continued using Anton as its primary right-back and occasional center-back without much rest anywhere in between.

FEBRUARY 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Fabian Bredlow - Four-save clean sheet Bredlow recorded four saves and allowed zero goals in Saturday's 3-0 victory over 1. FC Koln.

Impact Bredlow logged a save from shots by Florian Kainz (two, in fact), Benno Schmitz and Jonas Hector. The goalkeeper maintained his first clean sheet of 2023. VfB Stuttgart's next game is scheduled Feb. 25 at FC Schalke 04, the only Bundesliga team averaging less than a goal per game since August.

FEBRUARY 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Tiago Tomas - Remains out Saturday Tomas is not in the match day squad to face Koln on Saturday.

Impact Tomas is not yet ready to return as he continues to recover from an abdomen injury. The midfielder has been making progress in his recover so could be ready in time for next week's match against Schalke.

FEBRUARY 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Florian Muller - Makes bench against Koln Muller is fit and in the match day squad to face Koln on Saturday.

Impact Muller returns after missing out on last week's match through illness. The keeper will be on the bench with Fabian Bredlow making his second start in goal for Stuttgart.

FEBRUARY 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Borna Sosa - Starting against Koln Sosa is fit and in the starting XI to face Koln on Saturday.

Impact Sosa returns from an illness in time to take up a role in the starting XI for Stuttgart. The full back has been a prolific attacker with 123 crosses and 34 chances created in 14 appearances.

FEBRUARY 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Nikolas Nartey - Will be option against Koln Nartey (leg) returned from injury and is available for selection ahead of Saturday's clash versus FC Koln, "Nikolas Nartey has returned from his adductor problems" according to man...

Impact Nartey missed last match with an adductor injury, but is healthy and should be an option off the bench. He has been plagued with injuries all campaign, only giving him a chance to start in four of the six games played. The team hopes to keep the midfielder healthy to give more depth in the attack and more available options off the bench.

FEBRUARY 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Tiago Tomas - Making progress in recovery Barreiros (abdomen) is making close progress to a return to the field, manager Bruno Labbadia stating "Tiago Tomas is being introduced slowly and is making good progress."

Impact Barreiros has missed the last three matches with an abdomen problem, but is making good progress in his recovery. He will now have to focus on fitness if he wants to make an immediate return to the starting XI. Once he is ready to come back, the midfielder will begin as an option off the bench before being considered a pick in the lineup for Stuttgart.

FEBRUARY 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Borna Sosa - Expected to train Thursday Sosa (illness) is expected to train Thursday in the lead-up to Saturday's match with FC Koln, "Borna Sosa had a cold for two days. We hope he can train again today" said caretaker...

Impact Sosa was forced to miss training earlier in the week due to a cold, but hopes to participate in training Thursday. He does have an extra day to recover before Saturday's game with FC Koln. The Croatian is the team leader in assists with six, so Stuttgart would really hope he does not need to miss a game, having already missed three contests last month with a strain.

FEBRUARY 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Dan Zagadou - Commits two PKs in return Zagadou had one shot on goal, created one chance and made one tackle, two clearances, two interceptions and two blocks but committed two penalties and was shown a yellow card durin...

Impact Zagadou made his return to the team after being an unused substitute on his first match since recovering from injury. But this wasn't exactly a dream return for the center-back as he committed both penalties converted by the opposition and left the pitch as the villain. However, Zagadou already showed what he's capable of providing when fully fit and will try to bounce back during next Saturday's clash against Koln.

FEBRUARY 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Gil Dias - Active in first Bundesliga start Dias had three shots (one on target) and created one chance during Saturday's 2-1 loss against Freiburg.

Impact Dias made his first start since transferring from Benfica at the end of the transfer window and had some moments here, especially during the first half. The winger couldn't keep the same pace after halftime and ended up being subbed off after 69 minutes. He'll hope this performance was enough for him to remain in the lineup for next Saturday's home clash against Koln.

FEBRUARY 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Fabian Bredlow - Allows two PK goals in season debut Bredlow made three saves and conceded two penalty goals during Saturday's 2-1 loss against Freiburg.

Impact Bredlow made his first appearance of the season with Florian Muller (illness) sidelined and had a decent performance. Unfortunately for the goalkeeper, Vincenzo Grifo had two penalty kicks to take during the second half and converted both to give the opposition a come-from-behind win. Muller should be back for next Saturday's clash against Koln, but Bredlow showed he's ready to contribute when needed.

FEBRUARY 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Borna Sosa - Provides assist versus Freiburg Sosa (strain) made an assist, had one off-target shot, created three chances and sent in seven inaccurate crosses during Saturday's 2-1 loss against Freiburg.

Impact Sosa made his first after returning from the injury the made him miss three matches after the World Cup break. The left-back was far from his best but still assisted Chris Fuhrich's opener at the half-hour mark and provided his usual amount of chances created and crosses. Despite his recent absence, the left-back is still among Bundesliga top fantasy performers and will probably do even better once he is fully fit.

FEBRUARY 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Chris Fuhrich - Scores in loss against Freiburg Fuhrich scored a goal off eight shots (one on target) during Saturday's 2-1 loss against Freiburg.

Impact Fuhrich was one of his side's top performers here, opening the scoring at the half-hour mark with a spectacular long-range shot that went into the top corner and posting a game high in shots attempted. This was the second goal over the last three starts for the forward and he'll try to keep up with the strong play during next Saturday's home clash against Koln.

FEBRUARY 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

SC Freiburg - VfB Stuttgart 2-1 | Highlights | Matchday 20 – Bundesliga 2022/23

FEBRUARY 12, 2023 • YOUTUBE

Tanguy Coulibaly - Returns in bench capacity Coulibaly is fit and in the match day squad to face Freiburg on Saturday.

Impact Coulibaly returns from an illness that has kept him out since the end of January. The attacker starts from the bench having made just two appearances for Stuttgart this season.

FEBRUARY 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Silas Katompa Mvumpa - On bench against Freiburg Silas is fit and in the match day squad to face Freiburg on Saturday.

Impact Silas returns from an undisclosed injury in time to make Saturday's squad. The attacker starts from the bench having scored three goals and provided two assists in 16 appearances.

FEBRUARY 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Juan Jose Perea - Ready for Freiburg match Perea is fit and in the match day squad to face Freiburg on Saturday.

Impact Perea returns after being forced off at halftime during last week's match against Werder Bremen. The forward starts from the bench as he has no goal involvements in 11 appearances.

FEBRUARY 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Florian Muller - Out with illness Muller is not in the match day squad to face Freiburg on Saturday due to illness.

Impact Muller misses out on Saturday's match as he has come down with an illness in the buildup. The keeper will hope to recover in time for next week's match against Koln.

FEBRUARY 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Tiago Tomas - Unavailable against Freiburg Tomas (abdomen) won't be available against Freiburg on Saturday. Manager Bruno Labbadia told reporters, "Tiago Tomas is also still unavailable."

Impact Tomas will miss his third straight match after suffering a tear in his abdomen muscle. Chris Fuhrich should continue to feature in the starting XI, having already has a goal in the last three starts.

FEBRUARY 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

American coach Pellegrino Matarazzo hired by Hoffenheim

American coach Pellegrino Matarazzo has been hired by Bundesliga club Hoffenheim

FEBRUARY 8, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Sehrou Guirassy - Torn adductor confirmed Guirassy will miss "the coming weeks" with a torn adductor muscle, Stuttgart announced Monday.

Impact Guirassy is Stuttgart's leading scorer this season with six goals in the Bundesliga, but he is set to miss at least a few weeks after suffering this groin injury during the first half of Sunday's loss to Werder Bremen. With Tiago Tomas (abdomen) also out, Luca Pfeiffer will likely replace him at center forward for the time being.

FEBRUARY 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Amazing Goal by Ducksch! | VfB Stuttgart - SV Werder Bremen 0-2 | Highlights - Bundesliga 2022/23

FEBRUARY 5, 2023 • YOUTUBE

Florian Muller - Beaten twice in loss Muller allowed two goals while making a save during Sunday's 2-0 loss to Werder Bremen.

Impact Muller allowed two second half goals as Stuttgart dropped all three points on Sunday. The keeper has now allowed 34 goals in 19 league starts while his lone save upped his season total to 53.

FEBRUARY 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Juan Jose Perea - Forced off at halftime Perea was forced off at halftime of Sunday's match against Werder Bremen due to injury.

Impact Perea stayed in the locker room at halftime being replaced by Gil Dias. More information about the extent of injury should be available ahead of next week's match with Freiburg.

FEBRUARY 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sehrou Guirassy - Forced off in first half Guirassy was forced off in the first half of Sunday's match against Werder Bremen due to injury.

Impact Guirassy was forced off in the 25th minute after succumbing to a groin injury and being replaced by Luca Pfeiffer. More information about the forward's extent of injury should be available following the match.

FEBRUARY 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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American coach Pellegrino Matarazzo hired by Hoffenheim