GREGOR KOBEL NEWS

Haaland frustrated on Dortmund return as Man City draws 0-0

Borussia Dortmund frustrated Erling Haaland on his return and held Manchester City to a 0-0 draw to clinch a spot in the Champions League knockout stage with a game to spare

OCTOBER 25, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

One save in wide victory Kobel made one save while keeping a clean sheet during Saturday's 5-0 victory over VfB Stuttgart.

Impact As the score would suggest, Kobel wasn't overly tested during what was his seventh Bundesliga appearance of the season. The clean sheet was his fourth over that span, and his Dortmund squad appear to be hitting on all cylinders right now.

OCTOBER 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Three saves in Bundesliga return Kobel made three saves in Sunday's 2-0 defeat to Union Berlin.

Impact Kobel had a tough return to the Bundesliga against the league leaders and it went about as poorly as possible. The opening goal came from Kobel slipping and allowing Janik Haberer an open goal to shoot into. The second goal was a brilliant shot from Haberer, but almost certainly one Kobel would like to be saving. Kobel will hope to find form before fully healing over the long World Cup break.

OCTOBER 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Union stuns Dortmund, Bayern routs Freiburg in Bundesliga

Janik Haberer has scored twice for Union Berlin to upset Borussia Dortmund 2-0 and consolidate its early-season Bundesliga lead

OCTOBER 16, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Concedes one in draw Kobel conceded one goal and made one save during Tuesday's 1-1 draw with Sevilla.

Impact Kobel returns after missing seven matches over a month-long absence due to a muscular injury. His return will be a welcome one after Alexander Meyer conceded 11 goals and kept two clean sheets in his stead. There are still big games against league-leading Union Berlin and Manchester City left before the World Cup break so there's time for Kobel to exemplify why he's the best option in goal for his club.

OCTOBER 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

MATCHDAY: Madrid, Man City can advance in Champions League

The Champions League resumes with the fourth round of group games

OCTOBER 10, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Close to returning Kobel "will be back in goal if he signals to me later that he feels 100% fit," according to manager Edin Terzic ahead of Tuesday's UCL match against Sevilla.

Impact Kobel's continued absence hasn't been ideal for an injury prone team but he did make the bench in two straight games. Given some of the questionable play from backup Alexander Meyer, who has conceded 11 goals in seven league and UCL starts, Kobel should be a lock for the lineup whenever he's able to start next.

OCTOBER 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Still not fully fit Kobel will need to prove he's fit enough to play in the final training session ahead of Saturday's match against Bayern Munich, according to manager Edin Terzic.

Impact Kobel was on the bench for Wednesday's UCL win over Sevilla but evidently needs a little longer to guarantee he can start in a tough game over the weekend. If Kobel doesn't make it back in time, Alexander Meyer will get another start after conceding nine goals in his six starts so far.

OCTOBER 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

On bench Wednesday Kobel (strain) was named to the match-day squad versus Sevilla on Wednesday.

Impact Kobel being at least a substitute option for Wednesday's clash should clear the way for him to reclaim his spot between the sticks after having the previous five contests. Prior to his absence, the keeper earned three clean sheets in five outings while making 23 saves.

OCTOBER 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Travels with team, still in doubt Kobel (strain) made the trip to Sevilla with his teammates but is still unlikely to play in Wednesday's match at Sevilla, according to Patrick Berger of SPORT 1.

Impact Kobel hasn't played in over a month but the fact that he was permitted to travel should mean he's not far off from match fitness. While Alexander Meyer is likely to make another start in Wednesday's game, Kobel can look at Saturday's Der Klassiker matchup against Bayern Munich with more optimism as he might be able to play.

OCTOBER 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

American forward Gio Reyna out for up to 10 days with injury

Borussia Dortmund coach Edin Terzić says American forward Gio Reyna will be out for up to10 days with a muscle strain picked up on international duty

SEPTEMBER 29, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Still out Kobel (strain) won't be available for Saturday's trip to Koln, according to manager Edin Terzic.

Impact Kobel had the chance to play but in the end was given a little more time to rest. One would think he'll hope to return by the Oct. 5 UCL match against Sevilla and be at full fitness in time for Der Klassiker against Bayern Munich on Oct. 8. Until that happens, Alexander Meyer will remain in goal after conceding five goals and keeping two clean sheets in four starts.

SEPTEMBER 29, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Expected to return Kobel (strain) is expected to return to training before Saturday's trip to Koln, according to Ruhr Nachrichten.

Impact Kobel is expected to return for the first match after the international break, lining up with his original timeline. Alexander Meyer struggled filling his shoes and it's possible if Kobel deals with future injuries that Marcel Lotka earns the call up from the Dortmund II roster.

SEPTEMBER 27, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Gladbach frustrates Bayern yet again with record 19 saves

Borussia Mönchengladbach goalkeeper Yann Sommer has made a record 19 saves and his team has given the Bundesliga a sliver of hope by holding Bayern Munich 1-1

AUGUST 27, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Collapses late Kobel allowed three goals while making four saves during Saturday's 3-2 loss to Werder Bremen.

Impact Kobel looked on his way to not only a win but a clean sheet before conceding all three goals after the 89th minute. The keeper has now allowed four goals in three league starts while his four saves upped his season total to 13.

AUGUST 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Brilliant in win Kobel made six saves and three clearances in Friday's 3-1 win versus SC Freiburg.

Impact Kobel made six saves on the way to one of the best performances of his young career. This is the type of showing fantasy managers have been seeking from the keeper since he joined Dortmund from Stuttgart. If he can finally live up to the hype Kobel has the potential to become the new top dog in the Bundesliga as Manuel Neuer enters the twilight of his career.

AUGUST 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Starts season with clean sheet Kobel kept a clean sheet while making three saves during Saturday's 1-0 win over Leverkusen.

Impact Kobel helped Dortmund claim all three points by shutting out Leverkusen on Saturday. The keeper added three saves as he will hope to keep the strong start to the season going next week at Freiburg.

AUGUST 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Available for Cup Kobel has been declared available for Friday's DFB Pokal match against 1860 Munich, according to manager Edin Terzic.

Impact Kobel's name came up as he had some minor issues towards the end of the season but still started 29 matches plus eight more in European competition. Whether or not he also plays in the domestic cup is something we will find out soon and he doesn't have much competition for the starting spot for now.

JULY 27, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Solidifies starting role Kobel (undisclosed) made 29 starts, keeping seven clean sheets with 74 saves in the Bundesliga.

Impact Kobel joined Dortmund ahead of the season with many expecting a battle for the starting role with Marwin Hitz. If there was any sort of battle it was settled long before the season as Kobel came in and immediately took the starting role. An injury late in the season saw Kobel's playing time cut short, but there's no reason to doubt he's the top option for Dortmund heading into the 2022/23 season.

JUNE 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Ronaldo adds to record goal tally; Haaland, Gavi also score

Cristiano Ronaldo has scored his world record-extending 116th and 117th goals for Portugal in the Nations League

JUNE 5, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Three saves in win Kobel allowed a goal while making three saves during Saturday's 6-1 win over Wolfsburg.

Impact Kobel allowed a goal in the second half but was backed with six goals as Dortmund cruised past Wolfsburg. The keeper has now allowed 39 goals in 29 league starts while his three saves upped his season total to 74.

APRIL 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Clean sheet Friday Kobel made two saves during Friday's 2-0 win over Stuttgart.

Impact Kobel had two saves to make and made them both with ease to earn his seventh clean sheet of the campaign. The keeper did well against his former club and has now moved to the most clean sheets in a season of his career. Kobel will hope to keep this form going against Wolfsburg next time out.

APRIL 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Poor in loss Kobel made one save and two clearances during Saturday's 4-1 loss to Leipzig.

Impact Kobel had an absolutely awful Saturday, as he was beaten multiple times by a rampant Leipzig attack. The keeper has been in poor form of late, though he should have a strong chance to bounce back against Stuttgart. If he can't bounce back there, then it's probably curtains for Kobel's season as a fantasy asset.

APRIL 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Poor in draw Kobel made no saves and one clearance during Sunday's 1-1 draw with Koln.

Impact Kobel made no saves on the only shot he faced and fell to a poor draw. While the team in front of him could have done more, Kobel will be disappointed with his performance. He will be tested against Leipzig after the international break.

MARCH 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Bürki to leave Dortmund at season's end, join MLS's St Louis

Former Swiss national team goalkeeper Roman Bürki has agreed to a three-year contract with the St. Louis team that starts play in Major League Soccer next year and will leave Borus...

MARCH 17, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS