- Mathias perceives VfB Stuttgart moving towards the correct path.
Despite some high-profile players like top scorer Serhou Guirassy, captain Waldemar Anton, and defender Hiroki Ito leaving for other clubs during the summer break, Germany's football legend Lothar Matthäus remains optimistic about VfB Stuttgart's prospects in the upcoming Bundesliga season. He stated this to the German Press Agency before their first match against SC Freiburg on Saturday (3:30 PM/Sky).
Matthäus also acknowledged that the club's first Champions League participation since the 2009/10 season comes with an "extra pressure" for the team. "Many of the players aren't accustomed to this high-stakes competition," he added.
In an attempt to maintain last season's momentum, the team has brought in new players. Jeff Chabot, the new defensive leader, has joined from 1. FC Köln, while Ermedin Demirovic from FC Augsburg and Nick Woltemade from Werder Bremen are expected to strengthen the attack in the absence of top scorer Guirassy.
Matthäus is confident in the team's management, praising head coach Sebastian Hoeneß, sports director Fabian Wohlgemuth, and board chairman Alexander Wehrle. "Stuttgart is blessed with some very intelligent individuals in the coaching and management positions," he said, "and I have no doubt they'll navigate this 'triple burden' successfully."
VfB Stuttgart's new defensive leader, Jeff Chabot, joined from 1. FC Köln, aiming to help the team maintain its momentum following some key player departures. Despite participating in the Champions League for the first time since the 2009/10 season, Lothar Matthäus remains optimistic about VfB Stuttgart's prospects, supported by the club's intelligent management team.
