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VfB Stuttgart Faces Injury Woes, Counts on DemirovicStuttgart opens Bundesliga year in Leverkusen with nine matches in 29 days amid key absences and Demirovic's promising return.
- VfB Stuttgart starts the Bundesliga's second half against Bayer Leverkusen while coping with multiple player injuries.
- Ermedin Demirovic made a comeback after a foot injury and is considered a significant asset by coach Hoeneß.
- Several important players, including Bilal El Khannouss and Tiago Tomas, remain sidelined due to various physical issues.
- Despite a long winless streak versus Leverkusen, the squad is motivated to break the trend and handle a demanding schedule of nine matches in 29 days.
We want to change this statistic.— Sebastian Hoeneß, coach of VfB Stuttgart, speaks about the long negative streak against Bayer Leverkusen.
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Paid articlePaywallVfB Stuttgart: At least two new strikers are on the roster. But: VfB with 8 players out after Leverkusen | Sport
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VfB Stuttgart's starting lineup - | This is how Sebastian Hoeneß wants his team to play in Leverkusen
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Hoeneß's bogey team? Why VfB Stuttgart is particularly motivated in Leverkusen
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Winter weather in Leverkusen: Is VfB Stuttgart's match threatened with cancellation due to snow?
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Kobel stands out, Ilic twice represented: The top stats of the first half of the season
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Key FactsVfB Stuttgart’s Dynamic Kickoff to the New Season
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- VfB Stuttgart has shown clear improvement in early 2026 compared to the previous year, highlighted by two key victories.
- The team employs fast, direct ball possession to create many scoring opportunities and secure goals.
- Defensively, Stuttgart wins more duels, providing a solid foundation for their recent success.
- Despite the strong start, club leaders emphasize maintaining focus to avoid setbacks experienced in the prior season.
We could always play football, we could always score goals.— Ermedin Demirovic discusses the offensive capabilities of VfB Stuttgart.
Hoeneß celebrates Nartey: “Everyone was really happy for him.”: Video: Nikolas Nartey missed more than 100 games for VfB Stuttgart due to injury ...
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Key FactsHoeneß Hits 50 Bundesliga Wins with VfB Stuttgart
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- Sebastian Hoeneß reached 50 Bundesliga victories for VfB Stuttgart after a 3-2 home win against Eintracht Frankfurt.
- Only three other VfB coaches had achieved this milestone before, placing Hoeneß among the club's top five managers by wins.
- VfB Stuttgart is currently third in the Bundesliga and competing in three different tournaments this season.
- With 74 Bundesliga wins overall, Hoeneß is progressing toward matching legendary coaches Otto Rehagel and Jupp Heynckes.
VfB Stuttgart in Leverkusen - | Big exclamation mark - | how VfB is staking its claim
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Key FactsVfB Stuttgart Makes Bold Statement in Leverkusen
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- VfB Stuttgart dominated Bayer Leverkusen with a commanding 4-1 victory, particularly excelling in the first half.
- Early goals by Jamie Leweling and a confident penalty conversion by Maximilian Mittelstädt secured the lead.
- Goalkeeper Alexander Nübel’s key saves helped maintain the advantage as Stuttgart's pressing limited Leverkusen's opportunities.
- This win moves Stuttgart to fifth place, setting up a crucial home match against Eintracht Frankfurt for further progress.
You couldn't imagine a better start to the year.— Coach Sebastian Hoeneß about the season start after the victory against Leverkusen.
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Key FactsUnion Berlin Secures Survival with Record Draw
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- Union Berlin and VfB Stuttgart ended in a memorable 4:4 draw, securing Union's place in the league.
- The first half set a Bundesliga record with eight goals, including strikes from Ilic, Leite, and Querfeld for Union and Undav, Millot, Chabot, and Führich for Stuttgart.
- The second half was scoreless as Union tightened their defense, limiting Stuttgart's opportunities.
- Union celebrated the draw with their fans, now looking ahead to their next match against Bochum.
The Union fans were able to celebrate their league survival thanks to the point - much earlier than they themselves probably expected a few weeks ago.— Markus Kramer describes the joy of Union Berlin fans over their league survival after the match.
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