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Set for three weeks out Koch is set to spend three weeks on the sideline with a calf injury, Bild.de reports.

Impact Koch will be out throughout the international break with his first real chance to return coming during a Dec. 3 trip to Augsburg. The defender will likely be replace by Hrvoje Smolcic, who got the start during Thursday's Conference League clash with Helsinki.

NOVEMBER 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Will not play in UECL clash Thursday Koch (strain) will not travel to HJK Helsinski on Thursday for the UEFA Conference League match.

Impact Koch has started and played all 90 minutes in the Bundesliga so far, recording an average of 5.6 clearances per match. He will remain back in Frankfurt and will work to return to fitness for Sunday's clash with Werder Bremen.

NOVEMBER 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Busy defensively Koch generated two tackles (one won) and 13 clearances in Saturday's 3-0 victory against Union Berlin. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 29th minute.

Impact Koch had everything to do behind the ball and put together another impressive showing. The center-back has certainly earned a mainstay role in the starting XI as he continues to help anchor a top defensive unite. Koch has also gotten some starts at full-back, where he has a marginally higher ceiling.

NOVEMBER 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Defensively great vs. Heidenheim Koch registered one tackle (zero won), five clearances and two interceptions in Sunday's 2-0 win over FC Heidenheim.

Impact Eintracht Frankfurt's 2023-24 team has commenced its campaign with strong form at home. A good amount of the positive output is attributed to Koch, who helped the team maintain three clean sheets across four games with 15 clearances and four interceptions.

OCTOBER 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Active in pre-season Koch (thigh) got the start in a pre-season clash against Nottingham Forest.

Impact Koch suffered the injury earlier in pre-season and has since made a full return to training. He was deemed fit for a return to the pitch against Nottingham Forest and should be set to take a starting role in the first team for the Bundesliga opener.

AUGUST 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to full training Koch (thigh) is back and participated in full team training Wednesday ahead of the new season.

Impact The new signing picked up a thigh injury during preseason training, keeping him off the field for preseason matches with the team. Koch could be ready for the start of the new season as he returned to team training Tuesday, He is expected to win the starting center back role for the team, recording 36 starts in 36 appearances with Leeds last season, totaling an average of four clearances per match.

AUGUST 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Dealing with muscular problem Koch is dealing with an adductor problem and is training individually, the team announced Sunday.

Impact Koch joined Frankfurt on loan from Leeds United earlier this month and figures to be a regular starter for the club as long as he manages to stay healthy. There's roughly one month left before the start of the Bundesliga, so Koch should have plenty of time to recover before the season opener against Darmstadt on Aug. 20.

JULY 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Koch completes loan move from Leeds to Eintracht Frankfurt Leeds United defender Robin Koch has joined Eintracht Frankfurt on loan for the duration of the 2023-24 season. The Athletic reported on Thu...

JULY 6, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Loaned to Frankfurt Koch joined Eintracht Frankfurt on loan from Leeds, Frankfurt announced Thursday.

Impact Koch completed a loan move to Frankfurt following Leeds' relegation from the Premier League. The midfielder could provide another option in defensive midfield, or he could bolster the center of a back-three in Frankfurt, replacing Evan N'Dicka, who departed for Roma.

JULY 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Koch set for Eintracht loan move Leeds United defender Robin Koch is undergoing a medical with Eintracht Frankfurt ahead of a loan move to the Bundesliga. Koch will join Ein...

JULY 6, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Ends season in midfield Koch put up five shots and four chances created while lining up in midfield during Leeds' final three games of the season.

Impact Koch was one of the few Leeds defenders to have a respectable campaign, keeping five clean sheets in 36 appearances (all starts) as the club was relegated from the Premier League. The 26-year-old has one season remaining on his contract and could be on the move this summer to remain in the top flight.

JUNE 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Takes three shots at West Ham Koch generated three shots (one on goal) and one chance created in Sunday's 3-1 defeat to West Ham United. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 88th minute.

Impact Koch had a decent all-around performance, but couldn't help Leeds avoid the comeback loss on the road. The midfielder led his side in shots during the match, while making the second-most tackles. He also received his seventh yellow card in the season, though.

MAY 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Eligible to return Koch has served his one-match ban and will be available against Manchester United on Wednesday.

Impact Koch has started all 19 of his appearances for the club this season, so he figures to be a lock to rejoin the starting XI with his suspension served. In his last five contests, the central defender generated 19 clearances, 11 tackles (five won) and nine interceptions.

FEBRUARY 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Suspended against Forest Koch will miss the Feb. 5 clash against Nottingham Forest with a suspension for yellow card accumulation.

Impact Koch earned his fifth booking of the season in Sunday's draw against Brentford, meaning he will miss the match against Forest in a few weeks. Liam Cooper (knee) could replace him in central defense if he's fit enough by then, or Diego Llorente would be another option to partner Maximilian Wober.

JANUARY 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Starting against Brentford Koch (undisclosed) is in Leeds' starting lineup for Sunday's clash against Brentford.

Impact Koch has recovered from a minor injury that kept him out of Leeds' mid-week cup match, but he's fit enough to start in central defense on Sunday.

JANUARY 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Dealing with knock Koch was not in the squad for Wednesday's Cup match because of a knock, according to manager Jesse Marsch.

Impact While this doesn't sound serious, it was bad enough for Koch to miss the squad Wednesday along with Liam Cooper. Those two along with Maximilian Wober are in a race to be fit for Sunday's match against Brentford. It's assumed one of them will be ready and if not two, Diego Llorente may be set to start at center-back.

JANUARY 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Busy defensively in loss Koch made one tackle, four clearances and three interceptions during Saturday's 4-3 defeat to Tottenham Hotspur.

Impact Koch did well to put forth a valiant defensive effort, but it wasn't enough on the road against a potent Spurs attack. His four clearances and three interceptions were both team-highs for the match.

NOVEMBER 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Robin Koch own goal puts Leicester City in front of Leeds United | Premier League

OCTOBER 20, 2022 • YOUTUBE

Own goal in defeat Koch was charged with an own goal during Thursday's 2-0 defeat at Leicester City.

Impact Koch had a tough night across the board and deflected a Dennis Praet cross into the back of his own net during the 15th minute of this one. He subbed off at half time with his team trailing by two goals. He was replaced by Liam Cooper, who was minimally able to hold Leicester off the board for the remainder of the evening.

OCTOBER 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Five clearances in draw Koch five clearances and one interception in Sunday's 0-0 draw versus Aston Villa.

Impact Koch started and went the full 90, something he's done every single match in 2022/23 and added five clearances. The defender has been filling the stat sheet throughout the campaign looking set to blow past his 2021/22 totals in nearly every defensive stat. Barring injury Koch seems nailed-on to the starting XI for the foreseeable future.

OCTOBER 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Closes season as regular Koch finished with 17 league starts, 16 of those coming in the final 21 matches, as he finished with just one clean sheet.

Impact Koch was vital to close the season, as he played as a bit of a right-back in place of the injured Luke Ayling. He missed the first half of the campaign with an injury and then a concussion forced him to miss more time later. That said, he was used when available. On the other side of that, Leeds had defensive injuries all season, so he isn't guaranteed to get the same amount of time next campaign.

JUNE 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Starting against Tottenham Koch (head) is in the XI to face Tottenham Saturday.

Impact Koch is good to go as expected and is set to play in a holding position in a pretty defensive-minded lineup. He has posted three shots, two chances, five interceptions and 20 clearances in the last seven matches.

FEBRUARY 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Available against Tottenham Koch (head) will be available for Saturday's match against Tottenham, according to manager Marcelo Bielsa.

Impact Koch is available again after missing the midweek match due to concussion protocols. He's expected to return to his role in central midfield, though there's a chance he's on the back line instead, depending on how Bielsa wants to line up against Tottenham.

FEBRUARY 25, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Marcelo Bielsa defends Leeds staff over response to Robin Koch's head injury against Manchester United Marcelo Bielsa defends Leeds staff after criticism around concussion protocols following Robin Koch sustaining blow to the head in Sundays l...

FEBRUARY 22, 2022 • SKY.COM

Out against Liverpool Koch (head) will miss Wednesday's trip to Liverpool because he has to follow concussion guidelines.

Impact The team probably should've revealed this when they came out with the concussion update, but now it's confirmed Koch can't play because it's a short week. Fortunately, it looks like he's fine, but Wednesday could see a midfield of Mateusz Klich and Adam Forshaw in his place.

FEBRUARY 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

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