Image:Cacau: Stuttgart striker will not be joining Wolfsburg following the injury to Patrick Helmes
Stuttgart have dismissed reports that Cacau could join Wolfsburg following the injury to fellow Germany international Patrick Helmes.
Labbadia offers sympathy to Wolfsburg striker Helmes
Stuttgart have dismissed reports that Cacau could join Wolfsburg following the injury to fellow Germany international Patrick Helmes.
Wolfsburg striker Helmes is facing a lengthy spell on the sidelines due to a cruciate ligament injury and Cacau had been mooted as a possible replacement.
Cacau was unhappy at his lack of regular playing time at Stuttgart last season and it cost him a place in Germany's squad for Euro 2012.
He has 12 months remaining on his current deal at Stuttgart, but coach Bruno Labbadia is not planning to let the 31-year-old go.
Labbadia told kicker-Sportmagazin: "I feel very sorry for Patrick Helmes. He is a quality striker and a great guy.
"This injury is a real pity for him, but I do not consider this (a departure of Cacau). Not even for one per cent. Cacau is a VfB Stuttgart player."
