Cheeky question after BVB win: bemused Kobel hits back at Sky reporter | OneFootball

Borussia Dortmund narrowly wins in Augsburg – but an interview causes a stir after the game. Gregor Kobel counters a cheeky question from a TV reporter with clear words.

After Borussia Dortmund's narrow 1-0 victory at FC Augsburg, goalkeeper Gregor Kobel attracted attention with his reaction to an interview question. Sky reporter Florian Plettenberg greeted the Swiss keeper on the sidelines with a smile and asked, “Gregor, congratulations on the win. Do you need to shower today? You didn’t have much to do?” This was a reference to the fact that Kobel was rarely challenged during the game – Augsburg only managed one shot directly on his goal.

However, the goalkeeper reacted visibly irritated: “I find that a bit cheeky.” Instead of getting upset about the question, Kobel took the opportunity to highlight his team. “My teammates did really well today. That’s the key this season. We are very stable, the opponent has few chances, and scores few goals. It’s a great job by the team, by everyone. It takes each and every one of us.”

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Kobel also emphasized the importance of the victory after a strenuous week. Just a few days earlier, BVB had won against Eintracht Frankfurt in the DFB-Pokal after 120 minutes. “We already noticed in Frankfurt how everyone was at their limit. Yet we delivered a top performance today. I am satisfied with each individual. We’re heading home with the three points.”

Statistically, the victory also underscores the current stability of Dortmund's defense. Although Gregor Kobel only had to make one serious save, it was already the seventh competitive match this season in which he kept a clean sheet. In the Bundesliga, he has already kept six clean sheets after nine matchdays.

With the away win, Borussia Dortmund temporarily moved up to second place in the standings and reduced the gap to league leaders Bayern Munich to four points. While Bayern faces Leverkusen on Saturday evening, BVB can take a short breather. Because on Wednesday, the top match against Manchester City awaits in the Champions League – and a reunion with former Borussia player Erling Haaland.

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