Schwarzgelben need a victory in Stuttgart

Following successive draws to Energie Cottbus, Schalke 04 and Hoffenheim, BVB goes toe-to-toe against Stuttgart at Neckarstadion in need of their first win of the Rückrunde.

For the match Jürgen Klopp will miss Sebastian Kehl, under suspension from last weeks red-card and be replaced by most likely by Nuri Şahin. He is also dealing with a series of late decisions on the fitness of Kevin-Prince Boateng, Egyptian international Mohamed Zidan and Tamás Hajnal but optimistic of their availability.

Looking back at last weeks match against Hoffenheim Jürgen Klopp said:

“We want to repeat this good performance, or better improve it.”

Stuttgart have been nearly unstoppable in the Bundesliga since Markus Babbel took over in November and still yet to lose a match. Coming off their 2-0 victory over Karlsruhe last week Baden-Württembergischen they are steadily climbing up towards a Champions League spot and are likely the hottest side in the Bundesliga.

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