ROBIN KOCH NEWS

Contributes eight clearances in win Koch registered eight clearances to go with one tackle (one won) in Saturday's 1-0 win against St.Pauli.

Impact Koch recorded eight clearances, extending his streak of at least two clearances per game since the start of the season. He has tallied 113 clearances across 21 matches, averaging 5.39 per game. During this stretch, he has contributed to six clean sheets. Koch will look to maintain his strong defensive form Tuesday against Freiburg at home.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Starting despite illness Koch (illness) is in the starting XI for Saturday's match against Augsburg.

Impact Koch is back from his illness despite holding the doubtful tag Friday. One better, he has found his way back into the starting XI. He should remain in this role, as he is a regular starter when fit.

DECEMBER 7, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Doubtful with illness Koch is doubtful for Saturday's match against Augsburg due to an illness, according to manager DIno Toppmoller. 'Robin is a doubt."

Impact Koch appears to most likely not be available for Saturday's match, with the defender a late call due to an illness. That said, his availability will likely come down to a late fitness test, getting the go if fit. He is a regular starter but likely won't see the start even if he is fit, with Arthur Theate likely seeing the start in his return from injury due to Kock's illness.

DECEMBER 6, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Cleared to start Koch (hip) is in the starting XI for Saturday's match against Leverkusen.

Impact Koch is good to go after dealing with a hip injury in the buildup to Saturday's match. The defender is a locked in starter at the club having played every minute of every Bundesliga match thus far.

OCTOBER 19, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Completes parts of training Koch (hip) has completed parts of group training, according to his club.

Impact Koch had to withdraw from the German national team before even joining the team, as he suffered a hip issue ahead of selection. However, he is already seeing improvements, having trained partially with the group Tuesday. That said, he should be a close call for Saturday's match against Leverkusen, likely facing a late fitness test to decide his availability.

OCTOBER 15, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Back against Kiel Koch (hip) is starting for Frankfurt during Sunday's match against Holstein Kiel.

Impact Koch returns after sitting out Frankfurt's Europa League opener on Thursday. The defender has started and played every minute in the Bundesliga so far this season.

SEPTEMBER 29, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Out for UEL opener Koch (hip) is out for Thursday's game against Viktoria Plzen.

Impact Koch was a big doubt for this clash due to the injury, and it seems Frankfurt have opted to play a cautious approach with the defender. It remains to be seen if he'll recover in time to face Holstein Kiel on Sunday in the return to the Bundesliga action.

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable with him problems Koch is questionable for Thursday's match against Viktoria Plzen due to a hip injury, according to manager Dino Toppmoller. "There is a big question mark over Robin, he has a sligh...

Impact Koch could be sitting out the club's Europa match opener, as he was limited to individual training Wednesday after picking up a hip issue. The extent of the injury is unknown, but with the player still possibly featuring Thursday, it doesn't appear to be too serious. That said, even if he is an option, he will likely reside on the bench, with Nandi Collins being his probable replacement in the starting XI.

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Earns starting job Koch made 31 appearances, all starts on loan with Frankfurt.

Impact Koch was loaned to Frankfurt following Leeds' relegation, but he's now had that move made permanent, and seems set to hold onto a starting job moving forward. The center-back was an immediate contributor and even popped up for a pair of goals in the Bundesliga.

MAY 30, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Scores rare goal Sunday Koch scored one goal to go with two shots (one on goal) in Sunday's 3-1 win against Hoffenheim.

Impact Koch scored his second goal of the season Sunday, a strike in the 32nd minute assisted by Omar Marmoush which tied the match at 1-1. It came on one of his two shots in the match. He played well defensively too as his side held Hoffenheim to just two shots on target, recording two tackles, one interception, one clearance and one blocked shot in his full 90 minutes of action.

MARCH 11, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Starting Saturday Koch (illness) is in the starting XI for Saturday's match against Heidenheim.

Impact Koch is good to go after dealing with an illness in the buildup to Saturday's match. The defender is a regular starter when fit making five tackles and 13 clearances over his last three Bundesliga starts.

MARCH 2, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Earns questionable tag Koch (illness) will be questionable for Saturday's trip to Heidenheim, according to manager Tino Toppmoller. "Robin Koch suffered a slight relapse after his cold and did not train"...

Impact Koch continues to be a top candidate for the starting center back role for the team, having started all 20 matches played while averaging about 4.9 clearances per game. If the defender is ruled out, then Maloto Hasebe will be an option to return to the lineup, alongside Willian Pacho.

FEBRUARY 29, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Available Sunday Koch is available for Sunday's clash with Wolfsburg after serving a one-match ban.

Impact Koch served the one-match ban for yellow card accumulation and is now eligible to return Sunday. The defender has been a consistent piece of the starting XI in most recent matches and should return to the starting XI moving forward alongside Tuta.

FEBRUARY 19, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Shown fifth yellow Koch was shown a fifth yellow card during Sunday's one-all draw with Bochum and will be suspended for Sunday's trip to Freiburg.

Impact Koch has been a consistent piece of the starting XI and is going to be tough to replace. Tuta is back from a suspension of his own, so he is the most likely option to replace Koch in another makeshift back-four from Frankfurt.

FEBRUARY 12, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Koch 'understands' Leeds fans' anger but has no regrets Robin Koch said he understood anger over Leeds United’s relegation and the mass exodus of players which followed it but insisted he had take...

JANUARY 10, 2024 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Eintracht confirm Koch deal for summer Eintracht Frankfurt have confirmed they have reached a pre-contract agreement with Robin Koch which will see the defender join the Bundeslig...

JANUARY 9, 2024 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Signs contract with Frankfurt Koch has agreed on a contract to remain with Frankfurt permanently until the 2027 season, the club announced Tuesday.

Impact Koch will be keeping his talents in Frankfurt long-term, having signed a new contract to remain with the club for another four seasons, ending his time with Leeds United. The defender has become a regular starter since joining the club, starting in 14 of the club's 15 matches this season, notching one goal to go along with 15 interceptions, 16 tackles and 63 clearances. He should maintain that role throughout his contract and will look to be a crucial part of the club's success moving forward.

JANUARY 9, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Rare goal Wednesday Koch scored one goal to go with three shots (one on goal) in Wednesday's 2-1 win versus Monchengladbach.

Impact Koch logged his first domestic-league goal since the 2019-20 Bundesliga. Having gone more than three years without a goal, he is not expected to suddenly improve his upside by scoring consistently. At the very least, Koch's goal is a great way to end 2023.

DECEMBER 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Starts vs Borussia Koch (Achilles) is in the starting XI for Wednesday's match against Borussia Monchengladbach.

Impact Koch recovered from a minor Achilles injury and is back in the lineup for Frankfurt. He's started all 14 matches for the team this season, averaging about 4.5 clearances during his first season with the club.

DECEMBER 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

In contention versus Gladbach Koch (Achilles) is expected to be available against Monchengladbach after manager Dino Toppmoller told reporters, "Pacho is a bit poorly and Koch was only on the pitch briefly toda...

Impact Koch looks poised to avoid missing any time after being forced off in the 64th minute versus Bayer Leverkusen on Sunday. Considering the central defender has started all of his 13 appearances for the club this season, he should be in contention to maintain his place in the starting XI if deemed fit.

DECEMBER 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Forced off with injury Koch was forced off in the second half of Sunday's match against Leverkusen with either a heel or an Achilles injury.

Impact Koch left the match in the 64th minute, succumbing to the injury and being replaced by Hrvoje Smolcic. Following the match manager Dino Toppmoller commented "we have to see, Robin has problems with his heel or Achilles tendon" leaving Koch's status for the final match ahead of the winter break in doubt.

DECEMBER 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Starting against Bayern Munich Koch (hip) is in the starting lineup to face Bayern Munich on Saturday.

Impact Koch had just recovered from a calf injury and was reportedly dealing with a hip issue earlier this week, but the injury is not severe enough to keep him sidelined for this pivotal matchup against the reigning Bundesliga champions. Koch has been ever-present in the XI when available this season and will slot in his regular center-back role alongside Willian Pacho.

DECEMBER 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Dealing with minor hip issue Koch (hip) is questionable for Saturday's match against Bayern Munich, confirmed manager Dino Toppmoller.

Impact Koch had just recovered from a calf injury, but now picked up a hip issue that handed him a questionable tag for Saturday. If the defender does not pass fitness, then Hrvoje Smolcic could get the late call too start at center back alongside Willian Pacho against Bayern Munich.

DECEMBER 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Returns Sunday Koch (calf) is starting for Sundays match versus Augsburg,

Impact Koch will be back in action Sunday after missing the last two matches with a calf problem. Prior to that, he had logged in 32 clearances in the last five games played from center back.

DECEMBER 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Will travel Sunday Koch (calf) will make the trip to Augsburg on Sunday, per manager Dino Toppmoller. "Robin Koch, on the other hand, will be back in the squad on Sunday."

Impact Koch is expected back in the lineup Sunday after missing the last two matches with a calf injury. He has started all 10 matches played for Frankfurt so far, totaling 56 clearances and 10 interceptions thus far.

DECEMBER 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE