Fabian Johnson has been handed a start in Hoffenheim's Bundesliga clash against Wolfsburg away from home.

Anthony Modeste continues as the lone stiker but this time he will be supported by Roberto Firmino, who replaces Kai Herdling, as well as Kevin Volland.

For the hosts, it is Marcel Schafer on the left wing instead of Ivan Perisic, with Ivica Olic, Vieirinha and Diego completing the attacking four.

Wolfsburg: Benaglio; Trasch, Naldo, Knoche, Rodriguez; Koo, Polak; Vieirinha, Schafer, Diego; Olic

Hoffenheim: Casteels; Beck, Abraham, Vestergaard, Szarka; Polanski, Rudy; Volland, Firmino, Johnson; Modeste