Kobel: “We’ll only get stronger” | OneFootball

Sporting director Ole Book: “Disappointment is the overriding feeling; we had set ourselves big goals today. The first few minutes were okay, but then we made too many mistakes. In the second half, we showed a different side. We showed our power and what we can do offensively. When we play forward, when we are brave and clean in possession, we are a good team and can play good football.”

“It was an intense game from both teams. There were chances at both ends. We started the game well, but then we allowed Bayern to become very strong with a few mistakes, and we had to do a lot of defending. Bayern also had two good chances at the end of the first half. The second goal just before the break, in stoppage time, was frustrating. If you go into half-time at 0–1, you still have a chance to come back in our stadium. The second half was really good. We took more risks then. We had more of the ball, were more dangerous, and more aggressive.”

Gregor Kobel: “Bayern had very good chances throughout the game and could have scored more goals. In the end, it was a shame because we still had chances ourselves. There was a lot of good in between, and you could see some promising signs. You could also tell that many of the boys are still new and don’t have that much experience yet, which is normal in a situation like this. But I think we will just keep getting stronger.”

Waldemar Anton: “First of all, we’re disappointed; you never like losing a final. In the first half, we made far too many simple mistakes. It’s the little things and the details. In a game like this, it then becomes difficult to come back. But in the second half, we had many moments in which we could have turned the game our way. It didn’t work out, and of course that’s bitter. But we’re on a good path now and have to keep working.”

Joey Veerman: “It’s something special to play for Dortmund. It was my first game, so I’m happy to play for this special club. We showed a good second half and should have scored the equalizer in the last minute. We want to compete for titles this season. We want to do well in the Champions League and in the Bundesliga, and I hope I can be part of that.”

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