Juventus’s upcoming opponents VfB Stuttgart pose for an image forward of the UEFA Champions League soccer match between VFB Stuttgart and Sparta Prague, in Stuttgart, Germany, 01 October 2024. EPA-EFE/ANNA SZILAGYI
As Juventus put together to host VfB Stuttgart within the third spherical of Champions League fixtures on Tuesday night, Peter Younger explains what to anticipate from The Outdated Woman’s upcoming Bundesliga opposition.
How Stuttgart changed goal-per-game Guirassy
Stuttgart had been arguably one of many greatest shock packages in all of Europe final season. Had it not been for an historic, file breaking Bayer-Leverkusen season, Die Scwaben would have walked away because the Bundesliga champions, as they ultimately pipped Bayern Munich to second place within the 2023-24 season.
A lot has modified since then, although. Serhou Guirassy moved to Borussia Dortmund in the summertime; The Guinean sensation netted 28 objectives from 28 outings final time period.
Stuttgart softened the blow by signing final season’s loanee, Deniz Undav, on a everlasting deal from Brighton. He grabbed 18 league objectives final season and has six from 11 in all competitions to date this time period.
Ermedin Demirović was additionally introduced in from Augsburg, and he has hit the bottom operating, too, hitting 5 objectives from his first six Bundesliga outings. With one other aim within the Bundesliga outings, he, too, like Undav, has a file of six objectives from 11 video games in all competitions.
One other striker in El-Bilal Toure was introduced in from Atalanta over the summer season. He has largely needed to accept a substitute position, however has earned one Bundesliga begin and one aim from his first six league appearances.
Gamers Juventus ought to watch
Stuttgart’s strikers, Undav and Demirović are the plain gamers Juventus ought to be careful for in assault. One other would have been Germany worldwide Chris Führich. The 26-year-old winger earned a spot within the nationwide workforce squad for EURO 2024 off the again of his performances final season, however is anticipated to overlook the Juventus journey via harm.
Maximillian Mittelstädt, the probably starter at left-back, is actually a participant who may cause issues if Juventus afford him the time and house to roam forwards.
Enzo Millot can also be making a little bit of a reputation for himself in Germany, and Stuttgart had been smart to tie him right down to a brand new, long-term contract in the beginning of the calendar 12 months.
A artistic midfielder, he’s able to starring in midfield, as a trequartista and on the wing when required. He was additionally a part of the France squad that completed second place on the 2024 Olympics underneath Thierry Henry.
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Coach Sebastian Hoeneß, nephew of Bayern Munich legend and former membership President Uli Hoeneß, prefers to line up in a 4-2-3-1, which usually options Undav in ‘no. 10’ position behind Demirović.
With Führich out, it’s probably that we’ll see Millot pushed out onto one of many flanks, with Jamie Leweling on the opposite. Atakan Karazor and Angelo Stiller have been the popular midfield pairing in each of Stuttgart’s earlier Champions League matches this season.
Mittelstädt is anticipated to start out at left-back, with a pairing of Anthony Roualt and Jeff Chabot at centre-back. Both Pascal Stenzel or Joshua Vagnoman may begin at right-back.
