Midfield
DM, Aleksandar Pavlović: It has been an early return for Pavlović from a shoulder injury. He made his return against Bayer Leverkusen on Tuesday. The young German midfielder is likely to go straight back in the starting XI against Heidenheim. He will replace Leon Goretzka in the team. Goretzka has not done much wrong in the last few games, but Pavlović is the preferred midfield option for Vincent Kompany.
CM, Joshua Kimmich: Along with Pavlović, Joshua Kimmich will play in the midfield against Heidenheim. The 29-year-old midfielder is part of the team’s spine under Vincent Kompany, which makes sure that he starts almost every game across all competitions.
AM, Jamal Musiala: In front of the two midfielders, Jamal Musiala will slot in the number ten position. The 21-year-old German international has been one of the in-form attacking players in the Bundesliga this season. He scored a crucial equalizer against Borussia Dortmund last weekend.