Overview
- The club moved its flight to Friday after Germany’s weather service warned of heavy snowfall that could disrupt travel.
- Coach Sebastian Hoeneß called returning striker Ermedin Demirovic “a factor” after his three-month layoff with a tarsal stress injury.
- Midfielder Bilal El Khannouss is away at the Africa Cup, and several players are out or doubtful, including Tiago Tomás and Dan-Axel Zagadou.
- New signing Jeremy Arévalo, 20, enters the squad for the first time and is viewed as a long‑term prospect under contract through 2031.
- Stuttgart resumes the league three points off third place, and Hoeneß has not won in 11 competitive matches against Leverkusen.