VfB Stuttgart: New competition for the captain! Karazor fights for his place | Sport
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Prömel intensifies competition for VfB captain KarazorThe 31-year-old newcomer joined on a free transfer from TSG Hoffenheim and is currently training at Lake Chiemsee.
- In his first days at VfB Stuttgart, Grischa Prömel has made his presence felt at the training camp on Lake Chiemsee and is competing with Atakan Karazor in midfield and for a leadership role.
- Karazor and Angelo Stiller had been regulars in the two-man midfield in recent years, while Chema applied pressure mainly at the start of the previous season.
- Although a possible departure for Karazor was recently discussed, BILD reports that the captain, who has played in Stuttgart since 2019, wants to stay and fight for his place next season.
- After Monday’s training session, Karazor held a private discussion with coach Sebastian Hoeneß and appeared relaxed with his teammates during the later warm-up.
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