Team News

Werder Bremen

Davy Klaassen is suspended after picking up his fifth yellow. It will be the first league game he has missed this season.

Davie Selke is available again as a clause prevented him playing against his former club Hertha Berlin before the Corona crisis.

Veteran striker Claudio Pizarro is ruled out with a muscle injury.

Goalkeeper Jirí Pavlenka has overcome problems with his adductors.

Niclas Füllkrug has had a knee op and will miss the rest of the season.

Swedish international Ludwig Augustinsson is ruled out with a muscle injury. Ex-Bayern defender Marco Friedl may move back into defence to allow either Nuri Sahin, Fin Bartels or Philipp Bargfrede to come into a reshuffled midfield.

Bayer Leverkusen

Key forward Kevin Volland has an ankle injury and will likely miss the rest of the season.

Coach Peter Bosz has a luxury of riches at his disposal, especially in midfield.

Paulinho impressed before the Coronavirus crisis, while Charles Aránguiz has just extended his contract. Julian Baumgartlinger has overcome a knee problem, while Kerem Demirbay is also pushing for a spot in central midfield.

The Benders, Sven and Lars Bender could play in defence, while Daley Sinkgraven has overcome a knock to his knee. Edmond Tapsoba has also caught the eye in defence since arriving from Vitoria Guimaraes.

Leon Bailey and Wendell are also contenders for a starting berth.