Coach sebastian hoeness

While CEO Alexander Wehrle: The situation has changed significantly as VfB Stuttgart, the runners-up of last year's Bundesliga, prepare for their third match in the 2024/25 season of UEFA Champions League against Italian giants Juventus on Tuesday. Both the club and its supporters might feel like they've woken up from a bold dream, as the current state of affairs paints a much bleaker picture.

While CEO Alexander Wehrle urges patience, various challenges have turned Stuttgart into a team facing significant doubts. Just months after their return to the top of the German league, their recent success has become both a blessing and a curse, reports Xinhua.

"We are facing a growing number of challenges," Wehrle remarked after a 3-1 defeat to Real Madrid and a 1-1 draw with Prague, marking a disappointing start to their Champions League campaign after nearly twelve years of absence.