VfB Stuttgart Team News Page 37 - Soccer

Omar Marmoush - Excellent on loan Marmoush joined Stuttgart on loan from Wolfsburg on the way to scoring three goals and adding five assists.

Impact Marmoush is set to make his loan to Stuttgart a permanent transfer, an unsurprising revelation after how well he did with Stuttgart. The forward immediately looked at home leading the line for Stuttgart as he finally found playing time after two seasons on the bench for Wolfsburg. With a full pre-season to fully acclimatize to Stuttgart Marmoush could be set for a true breakout campaign during the 2022/23 season.

JUNE 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Orel Mangala - Four goal contributions again Mangala scored once and provided three assists during the 2021/22 Bundesliga season.

Impact Mangala earned four goal contributions for the second season in a row as he had a nearly identical campaign. In both 2020/21 and 2021/22 Mangala had eight shots on goal, one goal, three assists, as well as four yellow cards in either campaign. The central midfielder is the picture of consistency, though he isn't a nailed-on starter. Mangala found himself on the bench in two of the last three matches, including once as an unused substitute, a trend he will look to avoid heading into the 2022/23 season.

JUNE 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Atakan Karazor - Establishes starting role Karazor made 24 appearances (23 starts) throughout the 2021/22 Bundesliga season.

Impact Karazor had a quiet 2020/21, but broke out and earned a true starting role during the 2021/22 campaign. The midfielder might not be a major goal threat, but he found himself consistently on the pitch, only missing time due to a foot injury. When Karazor was healthy and available he was in the starting XI, and he was likely to go a full 90 on the way to totaling 1,905 minutes across the season. Karazor figures to be a nailed-on starter during the 2022/23 season.

JUNE 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Tiago Tomas - Excellent January addition Tomas joined Stuttgart in January before scoring four goals and making 14 appearances.

Impact Tomas joined Stuttgart in January from Sporting Lisbon, scoring four goals in the second half of the season while making 14 appearances. The winger was an immediate success with Stuttgart and proved to be a major part of the club avoiding relegation. Tomas figures to be a major part of the starting XI heading into the 2022/23 campaign.

JUNE 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Waldemar Anton - Consistent starter Anton scored twice and provided one assist while starting 29 matches during the 2021/22 Bundesliga season.

Impact Anton had yet another rock-solid campaign for Stuttgart as he played 29 matches, starting all of them. The defender has only missed eight matches in his first two full seasons with Stuttgart, consistently being available for the first team. Anton will be right back at the heart of the defense, and occasionally in midfield, heading into the 2022/23 season.

JUNE 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

'It was pure ecstasy' - Inside VfB Stuttgart's miraculous Bundesliga escape Stuttgart escaped relegation with a remarkable last day victory - The Athletic relives the drama with manager Pellegrino Matarazzo

MAY 21, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Konstantinos Mavropanos - Transfers to Stuttgart permanently Mavropanos has signed a three-year contract with Stuttgart that will begin after his two-year loan stint from Arsenal ends in the summer, the club announced Thursday.

Impact Mavropanos made 55 appearances in all competitions during his two loan seasons with Stuttgart, including scoring four goals and keeping two clean sheets in 31 Bundesliga starts this campaign. The 24-year-old will be the German club's first-choice center back for years to come now that he's signed a permanent deal with the side through 2024/25.

MAY 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Tanguy Coulibaly - Picks up yellow card as sub Coulibaly played five minutes and picked up a yellow card during Saturday's 2-1 win over Koln.

Impact Coulibaly subbed on late in the second half and couldn't do much during his limited time in the field. But the midfielder did receive his eighth yellow card of the campaign. He also finished the season with 13 shots (three on target), 14 crosses (two accurate) and 27 tackles (15 won) in 21 appearances (11 starts).

MAY 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Hiroki Ito - Assists winner against Koln Ito assisted one goal from his only chance created, sent in one inaccurate cross, made three tackles (one won), four clearances and two blocks in Saturday's 2-1 win over Koln.

Impact Ito assisted Wataru Endo's game-winner in the last minute to help them avoid the relegation playoffs. That was his first assist in the season, to go with one goal. The centerback also posted 43 tackles, 53 interceptions and 87 clearances over 29 appearances (26 starts).

MAY 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Wataru Endo - Scores late winner Endo scored one goal from five shots, created two chances, sent in one accurate cross, made two tackles (zero won), one interception and five clearances in Saturday's 2-1 win over...

Impact Endo led his side in shots, but missed a few chances before scoring the opener during stoppage time to help them avoid relegation in the last minute. The midfielder finished the campaign with four goals and two assists in 33 starts.

MAY 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Chris Fuhrich - Assists opener in win Fuhrich assisted one goal from three chances, sent in five crosses (two accurate) and made one tackle (won) in Saturday's 2-1 win over Koln.

Impact Fuhrich took the corner kick to assist Sasa Kalajdic's opener in the 12th minute. That was his second assist in the season to go with three goals as well. The midfielder also finished the campaign posting 28 tackles, 31 chances created and 61 crosses in 25 appearances (21 starts).

MAY 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Sasa Kalajdzic - Scores and misses PK in win Kalajdzic scored one goal from four shots, created four chances, made two tackles (one won) and three clearances in Saturday's 2-1 win over Koln.

Impact Kalajdzic missed a PK in the 12th minute, but bounced back instantly scoring the opener in the corner kick just after that. The forward also took the second-most shots for his side during the match. He finished the season with six goals in 15 appearances (13 starts).

MAY 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Florian Muller - Makes one save in win Muller made one save and three clearances in Saturday's 2-1 win over Koln.

Impact Muller had a quiet outing and wasn't really tested, but was at fault in Koln's goal in the second half -- before they scored during stoppage time to earn three points at home. The goalkeeper helped them avoid relegation in the las round, but finished the season with only four clean sheets in 30 starts. He also allowed 52 goals and made 89 saves over that span.

MAY 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

VfB Stuttgart - 1. FC Köln 2-1 ' Highlights ' Matchday 34 - Bundesliga 2021/22

MAY 15, 2022 • YOUTUBE

Last-gasp Stuttgart survives in dramatic Bundesliga finale

Wataru Endo has scored in injury time for Stuttgart to clinch Bundesliga survival at Hertha Berlin’s expense with a dramatic 2-1 win over Cologne in the final round

MAY 14, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

LAST MINUTE Rescue by Endo! ' VfB Stuttgart - 1. FC Köln 2-1 ' All Goals ' Matchday 34

MAY 14, 2022 • YOUTUBE

Sasa Kalajdzic - Stays in starting XI Kalajdzic (undisclosed) is in the starting XI for Saturday's final match against Koln.

Impact Kalajdzic left late in last week's match, but it was clearly minor and he's in his usual role for the finale. He'll hope to put a cap on what has been a disappointing campaign, as he's struggled to find form in his return from injury, totaling five goals in 15 appearances.

MAY 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Nikolas Nartey - Officially out Nartey (knee) has been ruled out for Saturday's clash with Koln, according to Stuttgart.

Impact Nartey is out for the final match of the season after failing to recover from a knee injury. It's a disappointing end to a disappointing season for Stuttgart, though safety in the Bundesliga has now been secured. Nartey will hope to recover and make it back to the first team by the beginning of pre-season training. When healthy Nartey made eight appearances (four starts) in attacking midfield.

MAY 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Silas Wamangituka - Lost season ends Silas (shoulder/knee) is ruled out for Saturday's clash with Koln, Stuttgart announced.

Impact Silas is out for the final match of the season a disappointing end to an utterly lost season for the midfielder. Coming off of 25 appearances (24 starts) including 11 goals in 2020/21, the hope was this would be another breakout season from the incredibly talented winger. Unfortunately a plethora of injuries to his shoulder and knee, as well as complications from COVID-19, have shut Silas down with only nine appearances and 271 minutes of playing time.

MAY 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Mohamed Sankoh - Season over Sankoh (knee) won't return for Saturday's clash with Koln, according to Stuttgart.

Impact Sankoh is done for the season after failing to recover from a knee injury. The forward is going to be shut down for the final match of the campaign. Making only a single appearance for four minutes it's not as if Sankoh was a fantasy play, but the 18-year-old has now dealt with multiple knee injuries, and the concern around his future is deserved. Sankoh will hope to be fully fit and work his way into the first team during pre-season.

MAY 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Daniel Didavi - Officially out Didavi (Achilles) will be out for Saturday's clash with Koln, Stuttgart announced.

Impact Didavi's season is officially over, and it's a heart-breaking one for the midfielder. Coming off 23 appearances in 2020/21, the hope was Didavi would be able to break into the first team this season. Instead he made only 10 appearances (two starts) before being unable to recover from an Achilles injury. The only positive for Didavi is that he is expected to be fit and prepared for the first day of pre-season training in the summer.

MAY 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Philipp Forster - Missing finale Forster (stomach) is out for Saturday's clash with Koln, according to Stuttgart.

Impact Forster is set to miss the final match of the campaign with a stomach bug. The midfielder took a step back in 2021, only making 11 starts and scoring twice, adding a single assist. Forster will hope to rebound and properly establish himself in the starting XI before the 2022/23 campaign.

MAY 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

UEFA decides Euro 2024 opener in Munich and final in Berlin

The 2024 European Championship final will be at Berlin’s Olympiastadion and the opening match will be at Bayern Munich’s stadium

MAY 10, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Wahid Faghir - Undergoes surgery Faghir (knee) underwent a surgery on his meniscus Tuesday, Stuttgart announced.

Impact Faghir had dealt with knee injuries throughout the season, and the club decided he would miss the final match of the campaign to undergo the surgery as soon as possible. The forward will make a full return to training in three to four weeks, meaning he should be fully fit long before pre-season training for 2022/23.

MAY 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

FC Bayern München - VfB Stuttgart 2-2 ' Highlights ' Matchday 33 - Bundesliga 2021/22

MAY 8, 2022 • YOUTUBE

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