Schwarzgelben need a victory in Stuttgart

Following successive draws to Energie Cottbus, Schalke 04 and 1899 Hoffenheim, die Schwarzgelben go toe-to-toe against Stuttgart at Neckarstadion in need of their first win of the Rückrunde.

For the match Jürgen Klopp will miss Sebastian Kehl, under suspension from last weeks red-card and be replaced by most likely by Nuri Şahin. He is also dealing with a series of late decisions on the fitness of Kevin-Prince Boateng, Egyptian international Mohamed Zidan and Tamás Hajnal but optimistic of their availability.

Looking back at last weeks match against 1899 Hoffenheim Jürgen Klopp said:

"We want to repeat this good performance, or better improve it."

Die Schwaben have been nearly unstoppable in the Bundesliga since Markus Babbel took over in November and still yet to lose a match. Coming off their 2-0 victory over Karlsruhe last week Baden-Württembergischen they are steadily climbing up towards a Champions League spot and are likely the hottest side in the Bundesliga.