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Leverkusen (AP) - Bayer Leverkusen can again play with exceptional talent Florian Wirtz in the pursuit duel of the Bundesliga against Borussia Dortmund and surprisingly starts with captain Charles Aranguiz.
The 17-year-old Wirtz returned to training on Sunday after a three competitive break due to an overload in his knee.
The Chilean Aranguiz should actually be introduced slowly after his three-month muscle injury, but is back in the starting line-up for the first time since October due to the absence of Julian Baumgartlinger due to muscular problems.
Right-back Timothy Fosu-Mensah, signed by Manchester United, is on the squad for the first time.
As expected, Thomas Delaney replaces the suspended Emre Can in defensive midfield at BVB, who in turn recently replaced the injured Axel Witsel (Achilles tendon tear).
The Dane Delaney has only made two Bundesliga games from the start this season.
The injured Dan-Axel Zagadou will also be replaced as expected by Manuel Akanji in central defense.
The Swiss had already been substituted for the French in the 1-1 draw against Mainz.
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Hertha BSC will play against TSG 1899 Hoffenheim with Matheus Cunha in the starting XI.
Coach Bruno Labbadia had categorically excluded the Brazilian from playing in the starting line-up the day before because of his groin problems.
The 21-year-old replaces Dodi Lukebakio in attacking midfield, with whom Labbadia was recently dissatisfied.
Otherwise, the Hertha coach leaves his team in the Olympic Stadium unchanged compared to the 0-0 at 1. FC Köln.
Jhon Cordoba and Krzysztof Piatek will once again serve as dual leaders.
Sebastian Hoeneß also only made one change in the starting line-up at TSG 1899 Hoffenheim after the 0-0 win against Arminia Bielefeld.
Christoph Baumgartner joins the team for Ihlas Bebou.
Hertha and Hoffenheim hope for a sporting turnaround in 13th and 14th place after a disappointing first half of the first half of the Bundesliga.
© dpa-infocom, dpa: 210119-99-90423 / 2
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