Stuttgart's summer influx creates a Qual der Wahl for Hoeneß

VfB Stuttgart have bolstered their 2026/27 squad in the summer, signing striker Dzenan Pejcinovic for 25 million Euro, midfielder Leo Sauer for 15 million Euro and acquiring Grischa Prömel on a free transfer, while recording no prominent Abgänge, leaving coach Sebastian Hoeneß with a Qual der Wahl for his Startelf each Spieltag.

The VfB Stuttgart Kader now includes the Verpflichtungen of Dzenan Pejcinovic, Leo Sauer and Grischa Prömel. No Abgänge have been recorded to date, according to the Quelle.

In goal, the club has earmarked 20‑year‑old Dennis Seimen as Alexander Nübel’s successor. Seimen is currently sidelined with a thigh injury, so Fabian Bredlow covers the position until the international break.

Defensive and midfield options

Defensively, the coach can deploy either a Dreierkette or a Viererkette. Jeff Chabot anchors the centre, while Finn Jeltsch battles Luca Jaquez for the right‑back spot and Ramon Hendriks can also cover for Maximilian Mittelstädt on the left. Dan‑Axel Zagadou remains out with a thigh injury, keeping the competition for central defence open.

In midfield, Angelo Stiller is the undisputed pivot. Grischa Prömel, Chema and Atakan Karazor vie for the remaining spots, with Prömel likely to start as Hoeneß favours the Cannstatter native. Maximilian Mittelstädt occupies the left flank, Jamie Leweling the right, and Nikolas Nartey offers versatility as wing‑back or traditional right‑back. Josha Vagnoman has tried the left side without securing a place, while Chris Führich remains on the bench; Leo Sauer is not yet fit but is an option.

Up front, Bilal El Khannouss provides quality on the right and could become the next high‑value transfer after Nick Woltemade. Tiago Tomas, Badredine Bouanani and Lazar Jovanovic add depth from the bench. Deniz Undav is the established striker, but the decision between Dzenan Pejcinovic and Ermedin Demirovic for the central attacking role remains open, with Pejcinovic praised as a potential future DFB player.

Selection dilemma for Hoeneß

Sebastian Hoeneß faces a Qual der Wahl each Spieltag when shaping his Startelf. Whether he opts for a Dreier‑ or Viererkette, the Vorzug will depend on fitness, form and the tactical balance of the squad. The RedditCopy ArticleFüg highlights the depth of choices that make the decision so complex.