“No signs” of change

CEO Alexander Wehrle from VfB Stuttgart assumes that striker Serhou Guirassy will also storm for the third-place team in the Bundesliga next year. When asked by “Bild am Sonntag” whether he expected Guirassy to stay, Wehrle said: “I don’t see any other signs at the moment.” The 27-year-old has played an outstanding season with 17 goals so far despite a short injury break and played a decisive role in the sporting recovery.

Guirassy repeatedly emphasizes in conversations that he feels very comfortable at VfB, said Wehrle. “Serhou decided to join VfB Stuttgart in the summer, even though he had offers from clubs abroad where he could have earned significantly more money. He feels comfortable here with his family and plays an important role in the team. He really appreciates that,” explained the CEO.

Wehrle: Development with Hoeneß at VfB “a longer process”

Coach Sebastian Hoeneß is also responsible for the high flight after the relegation that was previously avoided in the relegation. Wehrle sees rumors of transfers surrounding the 41-year-old as an award for his work in Stuttgart. “He identifies 100 percent with VfB. What is crucial for us is that we want to develop something together here. “It’s a longer process,” said Wehrle.

He warned against expectations being too high as the season progressed. “I don’t want to take away any VfB fan’s euphoria. Everyone should enjoy the moment,” said Wehrle. First of all, it’s about having a quiet season and reaching 40 points as early as possible. Only then can you think about formulating new goals.

Kane beckons record: most goals in a Bundesliga first half of the season

10 Serhou Guirassy | VfB Stuttgart | 17 goals

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2023/24 season (14 appearances in the first half of the season) – after matchday 16

10 Uwe Seeler | HSV | 17 goals

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1963/64 season (17 appearances in the first half of the season)

5 Franz Brungs | 1. FC Nuremberg | 18 goals

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1967/68 season (17 appearances in the first half of the season)

5 Dieter Müller | 1. FC Cologne | 18 goals

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1977/78 season (17 appearances in the first half of the season)

5 Vedad Ibisevic | Hoffenheim | 18 goals

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2008/09 season (17 appearances in the first half of the season)

5 Pierre Emerick Aubameyang | BVB | 18 goals

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Season 2015/16 (17 appearances in the first half of the season)

5 Timo Werner | RB Leipzig | 18 goals

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Season 2019/20 (17 appearances in the first half of the season)

4 Peter Meyer | Gladbach | 19 goals

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1967/68 season (17 appearances in the first half of the season)

3 Gerd Müller | FC Bayern | 20 goals

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1968/69 season (17 appearances in the first half of the season)

Also 19 goals (1976/77 season), 19 goals (1972/73), 18 goals (1969/70), 18 goals (1966/67)

2 Harry Kane | FC Bayern | 21 goals

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2023/24 season (15 appearances in the first half of the season) – after the 16th matchday with one catch-up game outstanding

1 Robert Lewandowski | FC Bayern | 22 goals

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Season 2020/21 (16 appearances in the first half of the season)

Also 19 goals (2021/22 season), 19 goals (2019/20 season)

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