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VfB Stuttgart Seek Redemption Against FC Cologne in Bundesliga Opener

VfB Stuttgart aims to recover from a heavy Bayern defeat by hosting FC Cologne on the second Bundesliga matchday.

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VfB Stuttgart aims to secure their first victory of the Bundesliga season by hosting FC Cologne on the second matchday. [1] RB Leipzig confirmed that midfielder Rocco Reitz suffered a muscle injury and will be sidelined for several weeks ahead of their away game against Werder Bremen. [2] VfB Stuttgart and FC Köln are scheduled to face each other on Friday at the MHPArena for Match Day two of the 1. Bundesliga. [3] VfB Stuttgart currently have 0 points and are in 18th position in the league table. [4] FC Cologne top scorer Said El Mala and double-goal scorer Thijs Dallinga are unavailable for the match due to illness. [5] VfB Stuttgart suffered a 1-5 defeat against FC Bayern Munich earlier in the season, motivating their current campaign. [6] FC Köln may have to manage without both of their goalscorers from their 3-2 opening Bundesliga win over TSG Hoffenheim when they visit VfB Stuttgart. [7] VfB Stuttgart manager Sebastian Hoeneß is leading the team for the match against FC Cologne. [8]
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  1. VfB Stuttgart aims to secure their first victory of the Bundesliga season by hosting FC Cologne on the second matchday. · DIE ZEIT
  2. RB Leipzig confirmed that midfielder Rocco Reitz suffered a muscle injury and will be sidelined for several weeks ahead of their away game against Werder Bremen. · Yahoo! Sports
  3. VfB Stuttgart and FC Köln are scheduled to face each other on Friday at the MHPArena for Match Day two of the 1. Bundesliga. · Yahoo! Sports
  4. VfB Stuttgart currently have 0 points and are in 18th position in the league table. · Yahoo! Sports
  5. FC Cologne top scorer Said El Mala and double-goal scorer Thijs Dallinga are unavailable for the match due to illness. · DIE ZEIT
  6. VfB Stuttgart suffered a 1-5 defeat against FC Bayern Munich earlier in the season, motivating their current campaign. · DIE ZEIT
  7. FC Köln may have to manage without both of their goalscorers from their 3-2 opening Bundesliga win over TSG Hoffenheim when they visit VfB Stuttgart. · Yahoo! Sports
  8. VfB Stuttgart manager Sebastian Hoeneß is leading the team for the match against FC Cologne. · DIE ZEIT
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