VfB Stuttgart: Three Months after Shoulder Surgery! So Far is Assignon Already. Stuttgart – After Lorenz Assignon (26) struggled with shoulder problems throughout the previous season, he underwent surgery in the summer. Now, his return is just around the corner. Only a few days after the DFB-Pokal final against FC Bayern (0:3) on May 23, Assignon was operated on. Initially, the VfB said that the Frenchman would not be out for too long, and a return in August was mentioned. BILD learned that Assignon is perfectly on schedule, already performing first exercises on the pitch – although apart from his teammates. After the Frenchman completed the first part of his rehabilitation at home, Assignon has been back in Stuttgart for a week and wants to fully engage with the team. However, it will likely take some time before he is fully integrated into the team training.

Nartey as an Alternative

No problem for the VfB, as Nikolas Nartey (26) has become a new option. The young Dane played in the test against Everton (3:1) as a right-back – and did his job properly, including a dream goal. Coach Sebastian Hoeneß (44): „Of course, he has not played as frequently on this position. But I have not seen many situations where he was overwhelmed. So, he is an option for us on this position.“ At least as long as Assignon is still out.

The VfB Stuttgart is currently in 4th place in the Bundesliga table, with 62 points from 34 games. The team has achieved 2 wins and 2 draws in the last 4 games. Currently, Dan Zagadou, Dennis Seimen, and Lorenz Assignon are injured. The last results of the VfB Stuttgart were: Eintracht Frankfurt 2-2 VfB Stuttgart (2026-05-16).

Assignon's return is a crucial step for the VfB Stuttgart, which is currently 27 points behind the leaders Bayern München. The Frenchman will try to fully integrate into the team training and take over his role as right-back. The VfB Stuttgart will welcome Assignon's return and hope that he will be fully integrated into the team.

What's Next?

The VfB Stuttgart will prepare for Assignon's return and hope that he will be fully integrated into the team. The Frenchman will try to fully integrate into the team training and take over his role as right-back. The VfB Stuttgart will welcome Assignon's return and hope that he will be fully integrated into the team.

The VfB Stuttgart has achieved 2 wins and 2 draws in the last 4 games. Currently, Dan Zagadou, Dennis Seimen, and Lorenz Assignon are injured. The last results of the VfB Stuttgart were: Eintracht Frankfurt 2-2 VfB Stuttgart (2026-05-16). The VfB Stuttgart is currently in 4th place in the Bundesliga table, with 62 points from 34 games.