On one condition: BVB star would accept defeats to Schalke | OneFootball

Borussia Dortmund is looking forward to the return of the Revierderby against Schalke 04. BVB goalkeeper Gregor Kobel would even accept defeats in the process – under one condition.

With FC Schalke 04 returning to the Bundesliga, the Revierderby is also making its comeback. After three years in the second division, the Royal Blues will once again face Borussia Dortmund. One man especially excited about the clash is BVB goalkeeper Gregor Kobel. After all, the Swiss international is still waiting for his first derby appearance.

Kobel has been between the posts for BVB since 2021. However, when Dortmund and Schalke last played together in the Bundesliga in the 2022/23 season, the keeper was unable to feature in either of the two meetings. Due to injury, he was replaced each time by Alexander Meyer.

Accordingly, Kobel is all the more excited about facing his arch-rivals again. “I think it’s cool that the game is back. It’s part of the Bundesliga,” the 28-year-old told Sky Sport. For the goalkeeper, matches like these are something special: “These kinds of rivalries are fun for the players and also for the league. It’s an awesome match, definitely.”

BVB star Kobel eagerly awaits the derbies against Schalke

Despite all the derby excitement, Kobel said he would even accept two defeats against Schalke – at least under one crucial condition. Asked whether he would rather win both Revierderbies or celebrate the league title with BVB at the end of the season, the Swiss international did not hesitate for long: “You have to take the title.”

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On the way to that major goal, Dortmund’s young players are also expected to play their part. Kobel welcomes the mix of experienced professionals and rising talents. “The young guys are very motivated. They all have great qualities,” the goalkeeper praised. At the same time, the BVB keeper knows just how high the demands are in Dortmund.

For young professionals in particular, it is about consistently delivering their potential. “But at Dortmund, you have to show your abilities on the pitch every three days, you have to perform, you have to be there from the very start,” Kobel stressed. The Swiss international also sees himself as having a responsibility in this regard. With good team chemistry and mutual support, BVB aims to develop the necessary confidence as quickly as possible – for the derby and for the hoped-for title challenge.

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