RB Leipzig expects a stress test at Union

Ole Werner knows the special characteristics of Union Berlin. That's why the RB Leipzig head coach warns ahead of Friday night's game (8.30pm/Sky) at the Iron: "We have to be stress-resistant when long balls come in and the game gets hectic. If the opposition try to impose their style of play on us, we have to accept that, but there will be situations in which we find clear solutions to win the ball and keep possession," said Werner, adding: "The atmosphere at the Alte Försterei is also special. On top of that, it's a floodlit game."

RB will be without their Norwegian winger Antonio Nusa for the last two games of the year. The attacking player injured the syndesmosis ligament in his ankle in the match against Eintracht Frankfurt (6:0). Johan Bakayoko could replace him in the starting eleven and simply swap sides with Yan Diomande. Timo Werner, who has had muscle problems recently, is back in the squad.