Bayer Leverkusen have very nearly a full squad to pick from. The only absentee is the long-term injury to Jeanuel Belocian, who is out for the remainder of the season. Xabi Alonso

Champions Bayer Leverkusen will be desperate to narrow the eight-point gap to leaders Bayern Munich when they host the Bavarians on Saturday in a top-of-the-table Bundesliga clash. Xabi Alonso's team are in second place on 46 points,

Leverkusen were held to a 0-0 draw by Wolfsburg on February 8 and are second with 46 points, while the Bavarians moved eight points ahead of their hosts following their 3-0 victory against Werder Bremen on February 7.