Young forward Timo Werner has been handed a start up front by head coach Huub Stevens for the away trip to Borussia Monchengladbach in the Bundesliga on Saturday afternoon.

Werner comes into the side for Vedad Ibisevic, who started in the 2-0 win against Freiburg last weekend, with the first goalscorer from that game Alexandru Maxim also losing his place.

For the hosting Gladbach, Raffael and Max Kruse continue their partnership in attack, with Juan Arango and Patrick Herrmann taking their place on either flank.

Gladbach: Ter Stegen; Korb, Jantschke, Brouwers, Dominguez; Herrmann, Kramer, Nordtveit, Arango; Raffael, Kruse

Stuttgart: Ulreich; Schwaab, Niedermeier, Rudiger, Boka; Gruezo, Gentner; Werner, Didavi, Traore; Harnik