Frankfurt vs Bayer 04 Leverkusen

Frankfurt

Expected lineup

Trapp - Kristensen, R. Koch, Theate - Skhiri - Collins, M. Götze, Larsson, Brown - Ekitiké, Wahi

Coach

Toppmöller

Bench

Kaua Santos, Amenda, Nkounkou, Chaibi, Dahoud, Dina Ebimbe, O. Höjlund, Knauff, Bahoya, Batshuayi, Uzun

Absentees

Chandler (thigh injury), Grahl (not considered), Lisztes (not considered), Matanovic (foot injury), Tuta (5th yellow card)

Players at risk of suspension

Skhiri (4 yellow cards)

Regarding the game

Koch (shoulder injury) is still a doubtful starter. He participated in part of the team training on Wednesday. With a bit of luck, he'll be fit in time. It's also unclear whether Wahi will start as the second striker for the first time.

Bayer 04 Leverkusen

Expected lineup

Hradecky - Tapsoba, Tah, Hermoso - Frimpong, Palacios, G. Xhaka, Grimaldo - Tella, Wirtz - Boniface

Coach

Alonso Olano

Bench

Kovar, Lomb, Arthur, Mukiele, Aleix Garcia, Andrich, Buendia, Hofmann, Adli, Sarco, Schick, Stepanov

Absentees

Belocian (cruciate ligament tear), Hincapie (5th yellow card), Terrier (Achilles tendon rupture)

Players at risk of suspension

Mukiele (4 yellow cards), Tapsoba (4 yellow cards)

Regarding the game

Instead of Hermoso, Tapsoba could play on the left - hand side of the back - three. In this case, Mukiele would move to the right - hand side position. Boniface might get a starting chance up front again.