Overview
- VfB Stuttgart said a beginning fracture of the tarsal was diagnosed for Ermedin Demirovic after the 1–0 win over Heidenheim.
- Club officials confirmed he will not take part in training or matches until further notice, with no specific recovery timeline provided.
- Reporting indicates the forward is likely to miss several weeks, though the team has not announced a target return date.
- Demirovic had started regularly this season with five competitive goals after Nick Woltemade’s move to Newcastle United and Deniz Undav’s injury.
- Deniz Undav is tentatively expected back after the international break with his Wolfsburg return still uncertain, while Bilal El Khannouss has three goals and is set for a larger role.