Ghanaian trio Bernard Tekpetey, Kassim Adams and Kelvin Ofori remained on the bench as Fortuna Düsseldorf defeated Werder Bremen 3-1 in their Bundesliga opener on Saturday.

All three were impressive in pre-season but has no part to play as Head coach Friedhelm Funkel opted for a different strategy for this away game.

Adams, a centre back, joined two weeks ago on loan from TSG Hoffenheim.

Midfielder Ofori came off the bench to replace injured countryman Nana Ampomah in the Cup win last Saturday.

Striker Bernard Tekpetey started last week but was substituted at half time last week.