The unrest at VfB Stuttgart is growing after another winless game at the end of an eventful week.

VfB lost 3-1 (0-1) to Champions League participants Eintracht Frankfurt on Saturday.

It was the seventh game without a three for VfB, who slipped to 16th place.

In their history, the Swabians have never had to wait so long for a threesome at the start of the season.

Already at the start of the week, the involvement of the two former world champions Sami Khedira and Philipp Lahm as advisors and that of the former captain Christian Gentner as the future head of the licensed player department caused irritation in the environment.

The return campaign of the three former Stuttgarters was not discussed with sports director Sven Mislintat, whose own future is still open.

CEO Alexander Wehrle has since apologized for his actions.

Rode for Lindstrom

In a game that was largely evenly matched, the new table sixth benefited from an unsuccessful fist defense by VfB keeper Florian Müller on the head of Sebastian Rode (6th) and a deflected free kick from Daichi Kamada (55th).

Tiago Tomás' goal in the end was not enough (79') because Kristijan Jakic scored in the 88th minute (88') – also after a dead ball, also with a header.

Captain Rode had been called up by trainer Oliver Glasner for Jesper Lindström, who was ill at short notice.

It was Frankfurt's only change from their 1-0 win in the premier class at Olympique Marseille.

Stuttgart lacks the yield

In a discipline in which the Swabians dominated the league right up until the kick-off, Eintracht struck early through Rode.

So far this season, the Hessians have been one of the weakest teams in header duels.

The early goal continued another negative series: Stuttgart have not managed not to concede a goal in 25 home games.

Coach Pellegrino Matarazzo's team had more possession, a better passing rate and more sprints and corners in the first half.

Only the yield remained.

Because the offensive players usually only waited on one line for passes.

This did not present the Hessians with any insurmountable tasks.

Even Eintracht was rarely present in the opposing penalty area.

After a cross from Kolo Muani, VfB defender Waldemar Anton saved (34').

Three minutes later, Stuttgart's header strength flashed.

But Atakan Karazor aimed too high.

After the break, VfB started energetically.

Silas failed on Kevin Trapp's outstretched leg (49th).

Konstantinos Mavropanos was lucky after a hard challenge against Ansgar Knauff.

He and the hosts were still punished.

Kamada converted the subsequent free kick.

Tomás gave Stuttgart hope again, but VfB couldn't turn the tide.

Because Jakic restored the old lead.