VfB Stuttgart defeated 1. FC Köln 4-1 in the Bundesliga last weekend. The victory earned the team three points, improving their current record to one win and one loss from two matches.
VfB Stuttgart ruthlessly exploited Cologne's defensive weaknesses in the second half. The match was entertaining, with Stuttgart displaying efficient attacking play. Waldemar Anton and Serhou Guirassy were among the scorers alongside debutant Grischa Prömel. Following this success, the team sits in eighth place with three points, having scored five goals and conceded six so far this season.
The next challenge awaits on September 12th with an away match against 16th-placed TSG 1899 Hoffenheim. The full schedule for Die Roten can be found on our fixtures page. In the standings, they currently trail leaders SC Freiburg by three points.
Grischa Prömel scored the 2-0 goal in his first competitive appearance for VfB Stuttgart at the MHPArena. The 31-year-old was born in Bad Cannstatt and attended club matches as a child with his father Roland. His goal during a period of Cologne pressure was key to the match's outcome. Prömel quickly assumed a leadership role on the pitch during pre-season and the opening matches.
"When you're born and raised here, there aren't many things you dream of as a footballer." Prömel told reporters midfielder emphasized that the rapid sequence of events and the win in front of many friends and family still feels surreal to him. The next major event is already on Wednesday with the Champions League opener against Viking Stavanger.
Prömel has quickly established himself as a central figure in midfield. Coach Sebastian Hoeneß included the new signing in the starting lineup against Cologne. His physical presence and goal-scoring instinct were immediately apparent. The team follows his instructions on the field, earning him an important position within the squad.
His integration has been seamless, and he brings valuable experience from his long career. He is a key pillar for the upcoming challenges in the Bundesliga and the Champions League. The current lineup and further squad information can be found on the squad page. His next big moment could be the European match on Wednesday.
With the win against Cologne, VfB Stuttgart successfully started an intense week. The team demonstrated its attacking strength but needs to become more consistent in defense. The six goals conceded in two games indicate room for improvement in this area.
The upcoming matches against Hoffenheim and in the Champions League will shape the season early on. The detailed stats overview provides insights into the team's performance data. A look at the standings shows that VfB, despite the positive feeling after the win, still has ground to make up. The away game in Hoffenheim on September 12th is the next opportunity to collect points.
