VfB Stuttgart yearns for a face-off with second place.
Stuttgart's impressive season continues as they win 1-0 against Augsburg, thanks to a goal from top striker Serhou Guirassy. This record-breaking victory puts them in a strong position for the upcoming battle for second place in the table.
After achieving multiple milestones throughout the season, VfB Stuttgart's players sense the excitement building around their performances. Angelo Stiller, acknowledging their. success, remarked, "It's a bit of a shame that it's not enough for more." He then went on to mention that the team is deeply enjoying their time on top of the standings and that they deserve to be there.
The impressive season is loaded with accomplishments – 22 match wins in one season, marking just the second time since the 2006/07 championship season of achieving the 70-point milestone. Additionally, they have secured a secure third place in the table. Their recent victory in Augsburg has further increased anticipation for the rest of the season, which could potentially be crowned next weekend.
The players have their sights set on second place despite Bayern Munich's efforts to beat them again, which is possible if they win against VfL Wolfsburg on Sunday. However, coach Sebastian Hoeneß is confident in his team's abilities, stating, "That's what we wanted to achieve, that we can now play for it on the last matchday." The match against Borussia Mönchengladbach is shaping up to be an exciting finish for VfB.
Players attract attention
Guirassy and winger Chris Führich are currently attracting the interest of national and international clubs due to their stellar performances this season. It's been reported that Borussia Dortmund has taken notice of Guirassy's talent, leaving his teammates keenly aware of the competition. Stiller puts it simply, "Of course there are a few candidates who could be interested." Nevertheless, the team maintains a sense of unity and shared ambition for playing in the Champions League together.
"We all want to play Champions League football with the team next year," declared Stiller. The team reinforces the idea that unity and togetherness, having brought this unexpected success a year ago, is essential for retaining their form.
Deniz Undav, currently on loan from Brighton until the end of the season, has expressed his desire to continue with VfB. The fourth-highest scorer in the Bundesliga with 18 goals would love to sport the Stuttgart jersey in the future and to direct the team in the Champions League. "I've said often enough what I think, what I want," Undav voiced to DAZN. Yet, emphasizing that it's up to both VfB and Brighton to determine his future, he added, "The ball is in Stuttgart's and Brighton's court."The success achieved by the team contagiously permeates their disposition: "We've already imagined how great it would be to play in the Champions League. Try to enjoy the games and see that we try to get as far as possible and not get knocked out in the group stage," said the attacker.
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Source: www.ntv.de
