VfB Stuttgart v SV Werder Bremen

A Stuttgart right-back has broken ribs, according to a Kicker headline, but the player is not named in the provided text.

Stuttgart's right-back candidates are injured, out of form, or only stand-ins, leaving the position without a clear first-choice option.

Ermedin Demirović was voted Man of the Match in VfB Stuttgart's 4-2 win at Bayer Leverkusen, a match Stuttgart won 4-2.

Maximilian Mittelstädt was voted Man of the Match in VfB Stuttgart's 1-0 win over Werder Bremen.

Niclas Füllkrug has been voted Bundesliga Man of the Match five times in 2026/27, the most of any player in the list, including in Werder Bremen's wins over Hoffenheim and RB Leipzig.

Niclas Füllkrug is rejoining the German national team from Monday, after more than a year away, which may take him away from Werder's next fixtures.

Werder Bremen lost 0-1 away to Stuttgart.

Werder Bremen lost their latest match despite a strong second half, and coach Daniel Thioune said he was satisfied with the performance.

Josha Vagnoman was not in the starting line-up for VfB Stuttgart.

Bilal El Khannouss's loan deal from Leicester City was made permanent in May.

Angelo Stiller provided assists for both of VfB Stuttgart's goals.

Jeff Chabot scored the opening goal for VfB Stuttgart.

Tiago Tomás was unavailable due to injury.

Nikolas Nartey was unavailable due to injury.

Josha Vagnoman is out for several weeks with an injury.

Leo Sauer was handed his first start for VfB Stuttgart.

Jamie Leweling was brought on as a substitute for VfB Stuttgart.

VfB Stuttgart lost 2-0 at Galatasaray in the Champions League, their first defeat of the season in the competition, with both goals scored in the first half.

Chris Führich started for VfB Stuttgart.

Maximilian Mittelstädt started for VfB Stuttgart.

Arthur started for Werder Bremen.

Karl Hein was penalized for a challenge on Christopher Nkunku, but the decision was overturned by VAR.

Ludovit Reis has transferred to SV Werder Bremen.

Niclas Füllkrug is a West Ham United loanee to Werder Bremen.

Mitchell Weiser replaced Youri Regeer in the 83rd minute.

Maximilian Mittelstädt has been a must-have for VfB Stuttgart.

Dawid Kownacki's contract with Werder Bremen has been immediately dissolved.

Markus Pilawa has left his role as squad planner for SV Werder Bremen.

Ludovit Reis scored for Werder Bremen.

Mitchell Weiser was introduced in place of Chuki at half-time.

Daniel Thioune named an unchanged starting XI for the fifth consecutive match.

Arthur Augusto has been integrated into the SV Werder Bremen squad.