Fabian Bredlow secures starting role at VfB Stuttgart after recent performances

VfB Stuttgart head coach Sebastian Hoeneß has affirmed his confidence in goalkeeper Fabian Bredlow following a series of influential performances. Bredlow, 31, secured his position after an emergency promotion to the starting XI following a serious preseason thigh injury sustained by Dennis Seimen. Despite a 5-1 loss to Bayern Munich in the Bundesliga opener, Bredlow maintained his role and subsequently helped Stuttgart secure a 4-1 victory over Cologne on Friday. The keeper made several key saves during a difficult ten-minute period in the second half of the Cologne match to protect a narrow lead. The club initially considered entering the transfer market to replace the injured Seimen but ultimately decided to rely on Bredlow. The veteran goalkeeper remains the primary option while Seimen continues his recovery.

• 1:50 AMYahoo Sports — Sebastian Hoeneß reaffirms long-standing trust in VfB Stuttgart keeper Fabian Bredlow