Overview

• Coach Sebastian Hoeneß confirmed new signing Lorenz Assignon must miss matchday one because a yellow‑card suspension from Ligue 1 carries over to the Bundesliga.
• Alexander Nübel completed full training with a clear tendency to start at Union Berlin, and returning forward Tiago Tomás will be in the squad.
• Leonidas Stergiou is easing back from a syndesmosis injury after missing preseason, keeping competition strong on the right side with Pascal Stenzel also in the frame.
• Stuttgart are in open talks with Josha Vagnoman, who is in top form and out of contract next summer, with an extension or a sale this window under consideration.
• Around the league, Werder’s Olivier Deman sustained a severe ankle injury in training, and Eintracht confirmed Ellyes Skhiri is not yet an option for the opener.