VfB Stuttgart prepares for the season's general rehearsal in London. On Saturday evening, VfB Stuttgart faces FC Fulham in London. Coach Sebastian Hoeneß must still clarify some questions before the season's general rehearsal begins.

Who will be captain?

Recently, coach Sebastian Hoeneß (44) left it open who will wear the armband in this season. It is possible that Atakan Karazor (29) will be replaced after two years as vice-captain by Deniz Undav (30). According to BILD information, there has been no conversation between the coach and his stars yet. The decision? Open. The fact is: while Undav is almost certain, Karazor has gained new competition in newcomer Grischa Prömel (31).

Who will be in goal?

As long as Dennis Seimen (20/hamstring) is injured, Fabian Bredlow (31) will get the trust as number one for now. In the test match against Everton (3-1), he seemed uncertain at times. Nevertheless, the VfB bosses currently do not plan to replace the goalkeeper position. If a good (and affordable) option emerges in the last weeks of the transfer window, this plan could be thrown overboard again. Seimen's healing is progressing well, so he can return to training in the international break in September.

Who will leave?

In Dženan Pejčinović (21/Wolfsburg), Leo Sauer (20/Feyenoord) and Prömel, the VfB has signed three players in this transfer period. And that's enough! BILD knows: If no regular player leaves, no new stars will be signed either. The VfB's squad is too large, and the VfB must still reduce it. There are enough candidates: Jovan Milosevic (21), Jeremy Arévalo (21), Lazar Jovanovic (19), Laurin Ulrich (21), Mirza Catovic (19) and Leonidas Stergiou (24) will either be loaned out or sold.

Until the start of the cup match against Hansa Rostock (21. August), there is still a week of time left. For the Bundesliga opener, VfB Stuttgart faces the biggest challenge directly. On Friday, August 28, it's off to the double winner FC Bayern. VfB Stuttgart is currently 27 points behind the league leaders Bayern München. Last season, the VfB finished fourth in the Bundesliga with 62 points. In the last four games, the VfB is unbeaten (2-2-0, DDWW). The last match ended in a 2-2 draw against Eintracht Frankfurt.

Currently, Dan Zagadou, Dennis Seimen, and Lorenz Assignon are injured.