Zagadou sidelined for weeks
VfB Stuttgart defender Dan-Axel Zagadou (27) will be out for several weeks due to injury. The defender suffered an injury on Saturday during the 3-1 friendly win against FC Everton. On Tuesday morning, VfB Stuttgart confirmed that Zagadou will not be available for training and match play in the coming weeks.
The MRI scans revealed a muscle injury in the back of his thigh. This could keep Zagadou out for four to six weeks. A setback that will be felt by the entire club. No player has been as injury-prone as poor Zagadou. He has been sidelined for long periods due to knee, ankle, and thigh injuries.
In the past two seasons, Zagadou has played a total of 252 minutes for VfB Stuttgart's first team. A dismal number that speaks volumes about his misfortune. And one that will not improve after the latest injury...
What impact does the Zagadou injury have on VfB Stuttgart's transfer plans?
After the injury, VfB Stuttgart may need to revise their transfer plans. Initially, central defender Ameen Al-Dakhil (24) was considered a departure candidate, with a loan or even a sale on the table. However, after Al-Dakhil's impressive performance in the pre-season and against Everton, VfB Stuttgart may reconsider their plans.
It is clear that VfB Stuttgart will not look to strengthen their central defense after Zagadou's injury. The current defensive core, consisting of Jeff Chabot (28), Finn Jeltsch (20), Ramon Hendriks (25), and Luca Jaquez (23), is considered strong by the club.
What's next for VfB Stuttgart?
VfB Stuttgart currently sits third in the Bundesliga, with 56 points from 29 games. The team has 17 wins, 5 draws, and 7 losses. The most recent loss was on July 25, 2026. VfB Stuttgart has scored 60 goals and conceded 38 in the current season. The team is 20 points behind league leaders Bayern München. The next match is on February 6, 2027, against 1899 Hoffenheim. Currently, Dennis Seimen and Lorenz Assignon are sidelined due to injury.
