Fortuna Dusseldorf have named Robbie Kruse and Dani Schahin in the lineup to face Werder Bremen as they look to move further clear of relegation trouble.

Axel Bellinghausen will offer wide support from the left flank for the hosts, while Stefan Reisinger starts on the right.

For the visiting Bremen, 11-goal striker Nils Petersen continues up front with 22-year-old Felix Kroos chosen in the attacking midfield slot.

Dusseldorf: Giefer; Balogun, Latka, Malezas, Van den Bergh; Fink, Lambertz, Reisinger, Bellinghausen; Kruse, Schahin

Bremen: Mielitz; Gebre Selassie, Prodl, Lukimya, Pavlovic; Junuzovic, Bargfrede; Arnautovic, Kroos, De Bruyne; Petersen