Overview
- Stuttgart opened its preseason with a 7:0 win over TSG Balingen in which Jovan Milosevic and Lazar Jovanovic each scored two goals on Sunday.
- Coach Sebastian Hoeneß said the club is 'in exchange' with the players as it evaluates possible moves and stressed the need to judge one friendly in context.
- Reports in BILD say both players want to leave, with Milosevic said to prefer a permanent sale and Stuttgart reportedly valuing him at about €6 million though no bids are confirmed.
- Both players face limited internal pathways because non‑EU rules bar them from playing for VfB Stuttgart II and Jovanovic also missed time last season with back problems.
- Sporting planning for the summer, including interest in a center‑forward target, increases the likelihood of loans or sales so the duo can get regular minutes and clear space on the roster.