VfB starts the new season on Sunday (3:30 p.m./ DAZN) versus runner-up RB Leipzig. Darko Churlinov and Pascal Stenzel (both back troubles) are doubtful. Borna Sosa has actually entered team training, however according to Matarazzo, not yet a choice.

One factor for his evaluation is Pellegrino Matarazzo, says Hitzlsperger: The instructor is superior. That is why a midfield setting is really, really practical and realistic as the next step.

Leipzig defined the VfB coach as very variable. It is a huge challenge for us. It will only go together-with good interaction on the pitch.

After the last minute rescue last season, ex-boss Thomas Hitzlsperger sees VfB Stuttgart this time around on top of the 2nd half of the table. In the first half of the table if things go even much better. With the descent, VfB has nothing to do, the previous board boss informed the twist prior to the Bundesliga beginning.