Team News: Jonas Hofmann handed Borussia Dortmund start

Borussia Dortmund head coach Jurgen Klopp has named a youthful starting XI for his side's Bundesliga trip to Stuttgart, with Jonas Hofmann selected in midfield.

With the inclusion of Hofmann, Kevin Grosskreutz returns to a more familiar right-back role, with Erik Durm starting at left-back. Nuri Sahin is also rested, as Oliver Kirch starts alongside Sebastian Kehl.

For the hosting Stuttgart, Huub Stevens has handed rare starts to both Daniel Didavi in midfield and January signing Carlos Gruezo as they continue their battle against relegation.

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

Dortmund: Weidenfeller; Grosskreutz, Hummels, Sokratis, Durm; Kirch, Kehl; Reus, Mkhitaryan, Hofmann; Lewandowski