Dusseldorf has made a big step in the mega-rebuild with the double transfer of Lasse Rieß and Yassine Bouchama.

What does this mean for the team?

Samir Arabi has solved some squad puzzles with these signings, but some questions remain unanswered. The future of Sima Suso and Steven van der Sloot is uncertain, as both want to leave the club.

What is the current squad situation?

Dusseldorf's official squad list now has 25 players, but there are still some question marks. Alexander Ende needs reinforcements in certain positions, especially on the outside defender positions.

Which positions still need to be filled?

The outside defenders remain problem positions, as Sascha Risch has already moved to Dresden for free and a left-back is needed. Also, on the other side, a new player is needed, since Matthias Zimmermann has been used by Ende mainly in the defensive midfield so far. Dusseldorf plans with a diamond and two strikers, but also with a system with two wingers, but the specialists for this are still missing.

What are the next steps for Arabi?

Arabi needs to add fast outside strikers to remain flexible, and the new manager still has a lot of work to do.