Team News: Chinedu Obasi starts for Schalke 04

Schalke 04 head coach Jens Keller has opted to start Chinedu Obasi on the wing for his side's home game against Hoffenheim on Saturday, with Max Meyer forced to settle for a place on the bench.

Striker Klaas-Jan Huntelaar continues to lead the line, with Kevin-Prince Boateng once more operating from a deeper midfield position alongside Roman Neustadter.

For the visiting Hoffenheim Anthony Modeste plays up front with attacking threat behind him coming from Kevin Volland and Roberto Firmino.

Schalke: Fahrmann; Hoogland, Howedes, Matip, Kolasinac; Boateng, Neustadter; Goretzka, Draxler, Obasi; Huntelaar

Hoffenheim: Casteels; Johnson, Strobl, Sule, Beck; Rudy, Polanski; Herdling, Firmino, Volland; Modeste