VfB Stuttgart face a significant injury crisis in goal after Dennis Seimen, their newly appointed first-choice goalkeeper, suffered a thigh muscle strain during training on Tuesday. The 20-year-old will miss at least the opening phase of the Bundesliga season, forcing the club to reshape their shot-stopping plans before the campaign kicks off.
Seimen's absence represents a major blow to Stuttgart's defensive setup. The young keeper arrived as the successor to Alexander Nübel, who departed for Besiktas during the summer transfer window. Seimen, 20, played a central role in SC Paderborn'sJustin Diehl also sustained a thigh muscle injury and will be unavailable for the early weeks of the season.
Stuttgart Won't Rush Into Goalkeeper Transfer
Sporting director Fabian Wohlgemuth acknowledged the setback in a statement, saying the injuries represent "definitely bad news" for the club's preparation. However, Stuttgart's hierarchy have decided against pursuing an immediate replacement in the transfer market. Instead, they plan to monitor Seimen's recovery trajectory over the coming weeks before reassessing any fresh recruitment needs.
Fabian Bredlow will step into the breach as Stuttgart's interim goalkeeper for competitive matches until Seimen returns to fitness. Club officials have expressed confidence in Bredlow's ability to cover the void during this period. The decision to hold fire on signings reflects Stuttgart's belief that their existing goalkeeping contingent possesses sufficient quality to manage the injury absence without panic buying. Seimen is expected to resume availability after the international break in September, giving Stuttgart a clearer picture of his recovery timeline before making any transfer decisions.
