2024-03-20 21:22:36
BVB has been without Gregor Kobel for several weeks now. Now the Swiss national team is also affected.
Borussia Dortmund goalkeeper Gregor Kobel has left the Swiss national team early. They did not want to “take any further risks,” the statement said. For the “Confederates”, Kobel is only number two behind Yann Sommer (Inter), so the loss is bearable.
The last German European Championship group opponent is currently preparing in La Manga, Spain, for the international matches on Saturday in Denmark and three days later in Ireland. In addition to hosts Germany and Switzerland, Scotland and Hungary are also playing in preliminary group A at the European Championships (June 14th to July 14th). After Kobel’s departure, there are still six Bundesliga players in Switzerland’s squad.
Difficult weeks ahead
Kobel is the undisputed seed at BVB, but has already missed six games since the end of January due to illness and muscle problems. He was also missing against Eintracht Frankfurt last Sunday.
Given the situation in the table, with Rasenballsport Leipzig only one point ahead of fifth place, BVB urgently needs points in the aforementioned Bundesliga duels, as qualification for the Champions League is essential given Dortmund’s financial situation. This is another reason why Kobel’s speedy recovery is important.