Wolfsburg attacking midfielder Diego has returned from his injury to start for his side for their home match against Stuttgart.

The Brazilian's return sees Ivan Perisic drop to the bench with Maximilian Arnold and Daniel Caligiuri on either flank.

The visiting Stuttgart have opted for two up front with teenager Timo Werner partnering Vedad Ibisevic in a 4-4-2.

Wolfsburg: Benaglio; Ochs, Naldo, Knoche, Rodriguez; Gustavo, Medojevic; Diego, Arnold, Caligiuri; Olic

Stuttgart: Ulreich; Sakai, Niedermeier, Rüdiger, Rausch; Gentner, Leitner; Harnik, Traore; Ibisevic, Werner