With the addition of Piszczek, Dortmund would now have two quality right-backs.
Owomoyela was already 30, and his performance had clearly flagged during the second half of last season.
Piszczek's arrival would undoubtedly bolster the team's strength on the right flank.
As a result, the strength of Dortmund's entire backline was further enhanced.
On the left, De De was also set to return from injury, joining Schmelzer.
The more significant concern was Weidenfeller.
Frankly, the goalkeeper wasn't particularly outstanding. However, he commanded considerable respect in the locker room. Moreover, he had been the team captain ever since Kael's absence, so no one was going to replace the goalkeeper.
In the midfield, Sven Bender had already put in a very impressive performance the previous season.
Captain Kael, of course, was another story. As long as he was injury-free, he could even push Sven Bender onto the bench.
Then there was Florian Krag.
