Finally champions? Kobel on BVB’s chances | OneFootball

Before the start of the Bundesliga season, Gregor Kobel speaks about Borussia Dortmund’s ambitions. The BVB goalkeeper also takes a look at their title chances and new signings.

Borussia Dortmund are heading into the new season with big ambitions. After a costly overhaul and several high-profile reinforcements, BVB are aiming to close the gap on FC Bayern once again. Goalkeeper Gregor Kobel sees plenty of potential in the Black and Yellows – but warns against setting overly high expectations too soon.

The Swiss international is now entering his sixth season in Dortmund and is one of the most experienced players in the squad. Kobel is particularly positive about the many changes within the team. “The boys are eager to play, they’re brave and they want to be successful. That’s the main thing for me, and it really makes you excited about what can develop,” the 28-year-old explained in an interview with Kicker.

Two Greek new signings, Konstantinos Karetsas and Giannis Konstantelias, are also in the spotlight. Both are expected to add extra creativity to Dortmund’s attacking play. Kobel likes what he has seen so far: “I enjoy watching them play, they’re a lot of fun in training and they really have that certain joy for the game.”

A BVB title is a major goal for Gregor Kobel

At the same time, the goalkeeper urges patience. The season is long, with the strain of numerous matches and regular midweek fixtures. Kobel therefore only wants to assess how strong the newly assembled squad really is after a few months. In the end, what matters are consistent performances, wins and points.

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That BVB still have work to do was also shown by the 1–2 defeat against Bayern Munich in the Supercup. Kobel was clear afterwards: “We have to honestly say that over the full 90 minutes, it would have taken more from us overall to win the game.” For the goalkeeper himself, winning a title with Dortmund remains a major goal.

Since his move from VfB Stuttgart in the summer of 2021, Kobel has been waiting for his first triumph with the Black and Yellows. Dortmund’s last title win came several years ago. Despite his contract running until 2028, Kobel is currently giving little thought to his long-term future. His focus is on success with BVB: “That’s why I’m really only focused on success with Dortmund — that’s all that matters to me.”

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