VfB Stuttgart stays calm ahead of season start
VfB Stuttgart is in the Grassau training camp and prepares for the first competitive match in the DFB Cup against Hansa Rostock on August 21. Sporting Director Fabian Wohlgemuth stresses that the squad has laid solid foundations and remains confident despite open transfer and goalkeeper questions.
How does team building work in the camp?
Players built rafts on Lake Chiemsee to strengthen group cohesion – eight to ten men had to fit on each raft. Wohlgemuth explains that such activities boost team spirit and help new signings integrate faster. In the evenings the squad gathered for a grill, another way to bridge potential dry spells during the season.
What does the Pejcinovic gamble mean for the club?
21‑year‑old striker Dzenan Pejcinovic from VfL Wolfsburg is on Stuttgart’s radar. Wohlgemuth confirms that the club values his quality and is in constructive talks with Wolfsburg, yet financial constraints must be considered. He notes that negotiations have lasted several weeks and figures may still shift – patience is required.
What are the options for the goalkeeper situation?
First‑choice keeper Dennis Seimen suffers a thigh muscle injury that will keep him out until the international break in September. Wohlgemuth says the team monitors his recovery and trusts the performances of Fabian Bredlow and Marius Funk. He also mentions a market for free agents, but confidence in Seimen and Bredlow remains high.
What is the club’s current standing?
After a season where VfB Stuttgart finished fourth in the Bundesliga with 62 points (18 wins, 8 draws, 8 losses) and scored 71 goals, the aim is to narrow the 27‑point gap to Bayern Munich. The latest result was a 2‑2 draw with Eintracht Frankfurt on May 16 2026, and the recent five‑game form is unchanged: two wins and three draws, unbeaten.
How does this shape the upcoming season?
Wohlgemuth’s calm approach aims to keep the squad stress‑free and lay a solid foundation for a successful campaign. The mix of focused team building, patient transfer strategy and clear goalkeeper planning could help Stuttgart stay in the race for top‑table positions.
