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Manuel Neuer Bayern Munich's Manuel Neuer is nearing a return to action, but Jupp Heynckes remains cautious in his handling of the star goalkeeper.

Borussia Dortmund Borussia Dortmund midfielder Kevin Kampl hopes a relaxed preparation leads his side to victory against Cologne on Saturday.

Top two Bayern Munich and Wolfsburg will look to get back to winning ways in the Bundesliga, with contrasting fixtures at the weekend.

Anthony Modeste Simon Zoller and Anthony Modeste struck in the last eight minutes as Cologne came from a goal down to beat Borussia Dortmund 2-1 at home.

Timo Horn Liverpool have been linked with a bid for goalkeeper Timo Horn but the 22-year-old says he has not received any offers to leave Cologne.

Holders Bayern Munich will start their DFB-Pokal defence with a trip to 3. Liga side Preussen Munster on Sunday.

Borussia Dortmund Borussia Dortmund showed little sign of putting their pre-winter break woes behind them as they sunk to the bottom of the Bundesliga with a 0-0 draw at Bayer Leverkusen on the league's resumption.

Arsene Wenger Arsenal are expected to make big changes for the visit of Cologne, with Arsene Wenger confirming Mesut Ozil is rested.

Vedad Ibisevic It has been a tough start to the year for Hertha Berlin, but their five-game winless league run came to an end on Friday.

Markus Anfang Bundesliga strugglers Cologne have a new head coach for next season, with Markus Anfang joining from Holstein Kiel.