Speaking to AFP and other media hours after returning from Italy on Thursday, Kobel said the Bayern clash may be the tonic a wounded Dortmund need. Sometimes it's easier said than done, but you just have to keep going and focus on the next game," said Kobel. Like Bayern, Dortmund have lost just once in the Bundesliga this season, but they trail Vincent Kompany's league leaders by eight points. Some players may look to distract themselves to shut out the nerves, but the 28-year-old Kobel welcomes the butterflies in his stomach. "What we can do is focus on us, try to improve as a team, try to get better and compete with them.

Source: Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha February 27, 2026 04:19 UTC