Max Kruse continues up front for Borussia Monchengladbach as the fifth-placed side look for their first away win of the season against Hertha Berlin.

He is joined by Raffael in an attacking lineup, with Granit Xhaka and Christoph Kramer providing the midfield cover.

For the hosts, Levan Kobiashvili is handed a start in the number 10 role behind lone striker Adrian Ramos.

Hertha: Kraft; Pekarik, Lustenberger, Langkamp, Van Den Bergh; Hosogai, Kobiashvili, Allagui, Ben-Hatira, Skjelbred; Ramos

Gladbach: Ter Stegen; Jantschke, Stranzl, Brouwers, Wendt; Herrmann, Kramer, Xhaka, Arango; Raffael, Kruse