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VfB Stuttgart goalkeeper injury saga

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In late July ~~2026~~ 2026, VfB Stuttgart reported that ~~its~~ newly signed first‑choice goalkeeper Dennis Seimen and promising forward Justin Diehl each suffered thigh muscle injuries during preseason, sidelining them until at least the international break in September. Seimen, 20, suffered a muscle tear in his back thigh, while Diehl injured the front of his thigh. Sport director Fabian Wohlgemuth expressed disappointment but noted the squad maintained quality in the goalkeeper position, which includes Stefan Drljaca and Marius Funk. The club initially indicated it would not enter the transfer market immediately, opting to rely on backup keeper Fabian ~~Bredlow and other goalkeepers already on the roster.~~ Bredlow. A week later, ~~veteran goalkeeper Fabian~~ Bredlow ~~said~~ stated he was in “in good ~~spirits~~ spirits” about taking on a larger role ~~while Seimen recovered. He highlighted his~~ following a strong performance in ~~a recent~~ an 8‑1 friendly ~~win and noted that~~ win, though the club ~~was still evaluating~~ continued to evaluate whether to ~~keep him~~ seek external signings. By late August, trainer Sebastian Hoeneß confirmed that Bredlow would continue as the primary ~~option or consider external signings once~~ starter, specifically naming him as the ~~injured players returned. The update reaffirmed Stuttgart’s short‑term reliance on existing squad depth amid~~ starter for the ~~injury setbacks.~~ upcoming DFB-Pokal match against Hansa Rostock. Regarding Seimen, Hoeneß noted that the healing process is progressing well, with the goalkeeper now expected to return to action in early October.

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