Borussia Dortmund May Be Without Gregor Kobel Against Eintracht Frankfurt

Early Departure Due to Illness

Borussia Dortmund is likely to miss their goalkeeper, Gregor Kobel, for the upcoming match against Eintracht Frankfurt in the 2026 Bundesliga season restart. Reports from Kicker and various other German sports outlets indicate that the BVB No. 1 left the January training camp in Marbella, Spain prematurely due to illness. So far this year, Kobel has participated in all 24 of Dortmund’s competitive matches, playing the entire 90 minutes each time.

Backup Goalkeeper Alexander Meyer

Alexander Meyer, the backup goalkeeper for BVB, has considerable experience in the Bundesliga but might face a challenging situation if Kobel cannot return in time for Friday’s game at Deutsche Bank Park. Meyer last played in a league match on November 11, 2024, and has a record of three goals conceded during his 17 Bundesliga appearances, which included a 3-1 defeat away from home.

Kobel’s Impressive Performance

Kobel has shown commendable form this season, having allowed only two goals in three DFB Pokal matches and consistently impressive performances in the Champions League. His outstanding play earned him nine national team caps in 2025. This season marks Kobel’s fifth year with BVB, and notably, he has managed to stay injury-free for the first time since joining die Schwarzgelben.

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