Goalkeeper Kobel Leaves Dortmund's Training Camp - Dortmund’s key Bundesliga clash in doubt as Kobel battles illness ahead of Frankfurt showdown
Borussia Dortmund are preparing for their Bundesliga clash against Eintracht Frankfurt on Friday. The team, currently second in the league, faces seventh-placed Frankfurt in a key fixture. Preparations, however, have hit a snag with goalkeeper Gregor Kobel falling ill during their training camp in Marbella.
Dortmund have been training in Marbella ahead of the second half of the season. Kobel, the club’s first-choice keeper, was forced to leave the camp early due to illness. Since then, he has only taken part in individual training sessions.
Despite the setback, reports suggest Kobel is expected to recover in time for Friday’s match. If he fails to regain fitness, substitute goalkeeper Alexander Meyer will step in. The team will travel directly from Marbella to Frankfurt on Thursday, just a day before the game. Kobel’s availability remains crucial, given his role as Dortmund’s undisputed number one. The club will make a final decision closer to kick-off, depending on his condition.
The outcome of Kobel’s fitness test will determine Dortmund’s starting lineup against Frankfurt. If he plays, the team will field their preferred goalkeeper. If not, Meyer will take his place between the posts for the important league fixture.
