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

There’s no doubt that Bayern Munich hold the advantage heading into this title tussle. With an eight-point-gap between themselves and Leverkusen in the Bundesliga, even a draw here would be more than adequate for Bayern, maintaining that sizeable gap and leaving things firmly in their hands moving forward.

Bayern are coming off a 2-1 win against Celtic in the Champions League in midweek. The game provided no additional casualties. Alphonso Davies and João Palhinha both miss the game in Leverkusen but both have begun their return from injury as they were in team training earlier today.

Bayern Munich coach Vincent Kompany knows the challenge that lies ahead in traveling to face Bayer Leverkusen in an incredibly important Bundesliga match on Saturday. “Leverkusen showed that they can press hard when they need to,