German international Serhou Guirassy has returned to the Stuttgart training camp and given a media interview, discussing the team's Champions League journey in the new season and the situation of teammate Leweling.

Compared to last season, when Stuttgart qualified for the Champions League by finishing fourth in the Bundesliga, Undav believes Stuttgart's ambitions should be higher this season. Teammates Demirovic and Chabot hope to face Premier League teams like Arsenal in the Champions League, while Undav, who previously played for Brighton, is more keen to face La Liga giants.

Undav said: "We cannot always just focus on the Bundesliga. We must work hard and hope to progress further in European competitions. I already know the Premier League, so I'm hoping to draw Barcelona."

Stuttgart aims to remain among Europe's elite in the long term, but first needs to maintain its competitive edge in the Bundesliga. Undav spoke about competitors' investment: "Of course, every team wants to participate in European competitions. Our rivals have made significant signings. Leverkusen is still recruiting, and Hoffenheim feels like they've signed 40 players. It's impossible for a team to give all players playing time. When you sign many players, you never know what the dressing room chemistry will be like, and dissatisfaction may arise. We don't need to bring in 20 new players—we already have a very strong squad."

Referring to his close friend Leweling's absence from training camp, Undav said with a smile, "There's no need for concern. He's not here now, not because he's joined another club. I wouldn't allow that to happen."

Previously, Leweling's absence was attributed to an infection, but speculation arose after social media showed him traveling.

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