Gregor Kobel steps up his game again – here’s what’s behind it | OneFootball

In the Bundesliga and despite the four goals conceded at the start of the Champions League against Juventus Turin (4:4), Gregor Kobel has once again proven to be a reliable support in the goal for Borussia Dortmund. The Swiss national goalkeeper seems even stronger than in previous years, for which there are indeed reasons.

As reported by "Sport Bild," goalkeeper coach Matthias Kleinsteiber, in consultation with Patrick Foletti, his colleague with the Swiss national team, is working with Kobel on seemingly minor details that are already bearing fruit.

Focus on Stance, Stability, and Athleticism

Specifically, the focus is on the three points of stance, stability, and athleticism, where the experts have identified potential for optimization in their analyses. The previously wider stance of the legs has been adjusted so that Kobel gains more flexibility, can make simpler intermediate steps, and should have more energy for a dive. Kobel is expected to gain more strength through improved stability with a straight line from the upper body to the legs. Special cameras that captured the 27-year-old's movements during training were used for this purpose.

Finally, Kobel's general training plan has also been changed. Instead of lifting weights and training generally, the keeper now focuses on individual muscle groups and performs exercises specifically designed for them – so far with positive results on the field.

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