The Bayern Munich Lineup That Should Start Against Werder Bremen on Tuesday
There's another massive fixture this Tuesday in the Bundesliga, as struggling Werder Bremen host champions elect Bayern Munich at the Weser Stadium.
With Bayern's eighth title in a row all but sealed now, the onus will be on Werder Bremen to show some of their historic fight and zeal to get something out of this match to keep their survival hopes alive.
But with Thomas Müller and Robert Lewandowski returning from suspension and Serge Gnabry from injury, Bayern are ominously back to full strength, so what lineup can we expect this Tuesday? Have a look at who we reckon will turn out for Die Roten.
Goalkeeper & Defenders
Manuel Neuer (GK) - The German number one has been back to the form of old this season, looking every bit the leader and excellent commander of the box that we all know he is.
Benjamin Pavard (RB) - Pavard had a mixed game last time out against Borussia Mönchengladbach, scoring an own goal to let the opposition back into the game but then provided an inch perfect cross for Leon Goretzka's winner. However, expect him to be back to his best on Tuesday.
Jérôme Boateng (CB) - The ageing Boateng has turned back the clock this campaign with some stellar performances. He may be out of favour with the German national side these days but he is still proving his worth at club level on a regular basis.
David Alaba (CB) - The Austrian has been given a new lease of life as a left-sided centre half this season due to the rise of Alphonso Davies and Niklas Sule's injury, and he has taken it to with tremendous application.
Alphonso Davies (LB) - Is there a more talented left back in the world right now? Only Andy Robertson could probably stake a claim. The Canadian international has lit up Europe with his marauding displays down the left flank and surely there is still more to come.
Midfielders
Joshua Kimmich (CDM) - Kimmich has proved his versatility at such a young age this season, with his successful move to defensive midfield from right back. Scored arguably the most important goal of the season, the winner against Dortmund, to send Bayern seven points clear at the end of May.
Leon Goretzka (CM) - Another talented young German player who has stepped up this season in the Thiago Alcântara's absence due to injury. Goretzka has contributed six goals and eight assists thus far and scored the winner last time out for Bayern.
Thomas Müller (AM) - The return of Thomas Müller will certainly boost Bayern, as he is having his best season at the tender age of 30. He is top of the Bundesliga assists tally with 20 and just looks like he is getting better with age. His link up play with Lewandowski is perhaps the very best in Europe.
Forwards
Kingsley Coman (RW) - Rested for the last match, is it expected Coman will return for the clash with Bremen. The young French attacker has been blighted by injury this season too but luckily for Bayern, the form of Serge Gnabry has taken care of his absence; although he will want to finish the season strongly.
Ivan Perisic (LW) - Experienced Croatian Perisic has had a solid first season in Germany after his switch from Inter last summer. Missed a chunk of the season due to an ankle injury, but has contributed whenever he's been given an opportunity and is looking close to his best once more.
Robert Lewandowski (ST) - Despite young Joshua Zirkzee's goal against Gladbach, the prolific Lewandowski is sure to return for this match with his sights firmly set on a fifth Bundesliga golden boot.