Team News: Rani Khedira handed Stuttgart start

Rani Khedira, the younger brother of Sami Khedira, has been handed a start for Stuttgart in their home clash against Hannover.

In what is a very experimental side from coach Thomas Schneider, there are four players under the age of 21, with Antonio Rudiger, Moritz Leitner and Timo Werner all starting.

For the away side Hannover, Mame Biram Diouf and Artur Sobiech continue in a 4-4-2 formation from coach Mirko Slomka.

Stuttgart: Ulreich; Sakai, Schwaab, Rudiger, Rausch; Khedira, Leitner; Harnik, Werner, Traore; Ibisevic

Hannover: Zieler; Sakai, Sane, Marcelo, Pocognol; Schmiedebach, Andreasen, Hoffmann, Huszti; Diouf, Sobiech