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Shown fifth yellow Koch was shown a fifth yellow card during Sunday's one-all draw with Bochum and will be suspended for Sunday's trip to Freiburg.

Impact Koch has been a consistent piece of the starting XI and is going to be tough to replace. Tuta is back from a suspension of his own, so he is the most likely option to replace Koch in another makeshift back-four from Frankfurt.

FEBRUARY 12, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Koch 'understands' Leeds fans' anger but has no regrets Robin Koch said he understood anger over Leeds United’s relegation and the mass exodus of players which followed it but insisted he had take...

JANUARY 10, 2024 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Eintracht confirm Koch deal for summer Eintracht Frankfurt have confirmed they have reached a pre-contract agreement with Robin Koch which will see the defender join the Bundeslig...

JANUARY 9, 2024 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Signs contract with Frankfurt Koch has agreed on a contract to remain with Frankfurt permanently until the 2027 season, the club announced Tuesday.

Impact Koch will be keeping his talents in Frankfurt long-term, having signed a new contract to remain with the club for another four seasons, ending his time with Leeds United. The defender has become a regular starter since joining the club, starting in 14 of the club's 15 matches this season, notching one goal to go along with 15 interceptions, 16 tackles and 63 clearances. He should maintain that role throughout his contract and will look to be a crucial part of the club's success moving forward.

JANUARY 9, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Rare goal Wednesday Koch scored one goal to go with three shots (one on goal) in Wednesday's 2-1 win versus Monchengladbach.

Impact Koch logged his first domestic-league goal since the 2019-20 Bundesliga. Having gone more than three years without a goal, he is not expected to suddenly improve his upside by scoring consistently. At the very least, Koch's goal is a great way to end 2023.

DECEMBER 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Starts vs Borussia Koch (Achilles) is in the starting XI for Wednesday's match against Borussia Monchengladbach.

Impact Koch recovered from a minor Achilles injury and is back in the lineup for Frankfurt. He's started all 14 matches for the team this season, averaging about 4.5 clearances during his first season with the club.

DECEMBER 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

In contention versus Gladbach Koch (Achilles) is expected to be available against Monchengladbach after manager Dino Toppmoller told reporters, "Pacho is a bit poorly and Koch was only on the pitch briefly toda...

Impact Koch looks poised to avoid missing any time after being forced off in the 64th minute versus Bayer Leverkusen on Sunday. Considering the central defender has started all of his 13 appearances for the club this season, he should be in contention to maintain his place in the starting XI if deemed fit.

DECEMBER 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Forced off with injury Koch was forced off in the second half of Sunday's match against Leverkusen with either a heel or an Achilles injury.

Impact Koch left the match in the 64th minute, succumbing to the injury and being replaced by Hrvoje Smolcic. Following the match manager Dino Toppmoller commented "we have to see, Robin has problems with his heel or Achilles tendon" leaving Koch's status for the final match ahead of the winter break in doubt.

DECEMBER 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Starting against Bayern Munich Koch (hip) is in the starting lineup to face Bayern Munich on Saturday.

Impact Koch had just recovered from a calf injury and was reportedly dealing with a hip issue earlier this week, but the injury is not severe enough to keep him sidelined for this pivotal matchup against the reigning Bundesliga champions. Koch has been ever-present in the XI when available this season and will slot in his regular center-back role alongside Willian Pacho.

DECEMBER 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Dealing with minor hip issue Koch (hip) is questionable for Saturday's match against Bayern Munich, confirmed manager Dino Toppmoller.

Impact Koch had just recovered from a calf injury, but now picked up a hip issue that handed him a questionable tag for Saturday. If the defender does not pass fitness, then Hrvoje Smolcic could get the late call too start at center back alongside Willian Pacho against Bayern Munich.

DECEMBER 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Returns Sunday Koch (calf) is starting for Sundays match versus Augsburg,

Impact Koch will be back in action Sunday after missing the last two matches with a calf problem. Prior to that, he had logged in 32 clearances in the last five games played from center back.

DECEMBER 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Will travel Sunday Koch (calf) will make the trip to Augsburg on Sunday, per manager Dino Toppmoller. "Robin Koch, on the other hand, will be back in the squad on Sunday."

Impact Koch is expected back in the lineup Sunday after missing the last two matches with a calf injury. He has started all 10 matches played for Frankfurt so far, totaling 56 clearances and 10 interceptions thus far.

DECEMBER 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Could return Thursday Koch (calf) could return to the team for Thursday's UCEL clash against PAOK, said manager Dino Toppomoller. "We're cautiously optimistic that Robin Koch will be back in the squad o...

Impact Koch could return to the lineup Thursday after missing the last two matches with a calf injury. Once healthy, the defender will return to the starting XI in the back line, where he had previously made 10 starts in 10 appearances while totaling 56 clearances in that span.

NOVEMBER 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Set for three weeks out Koch is set to spend three weeks on the sideline with a calf injury, Bild.de reports.

Impact Koch will be out throughout the international break with his first real chance to return coming during a Dec. 3 trip to Augsburg. The defender will likely be replace by Hrvoje Smolcic, who got the start during Thursday's Conference League clash with Helsinki.

NOVEMBER 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Will not play in UECL clash Thursday Koch (strain) will not travel to HJK Helsinski on Thursday for the UEFA Conference League match.

Impact Koch has started and played all 90 minutes in the Bundesliga so far, recording an average of 5.6 clearances per match. He will remain back in Frankfurt and will work to return to fitness for Sunday's clash with Werder Bremen.

NOVEMBER 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Busy defensively Koch generated two tackles (one won) and 13 clearances in Saturday's 3-0 victory against Union Berlin. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 29th minute.

Impact Koch had everything to do behind the ball and put together another impressive showing. The center-back has certainly earned a mainstay role in the starting XI as he continues to help anchor a top defensive unite. Koch has also gotten some starts at full-back, where he has a marginally higher ceiling.

NOVEMBER 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Defensively great vs. Heidenheim Koch registered one tackle (zero won), five clearances and two interceptions in Sunday's 2-0 win over FC Heidenheim.

Impact Eintracht Frankfurt's 2023-24 team has commenced its campaign with strong form at home. A good amount of the positive output is attributed to Koch, who helped the team maintain three clean sheets across four games with 15 clearances and four interceptions.

OCTOBER 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Active in pre-season Koch (thigh) got the start in a pre-season clash against Nottingham Forest.

Impact Koch suffered the injury earlier in pre-season and has since made a full return to training. He was deemed fit for a return to the pitch against Nottingham Forest and should be set to take a starting role in the first team for the Bundesliga opener.

AUGUST 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to full training Koch (thigh) is back and participated in full team training Wednesday ahead of the new season.

Impact The new signing picked up a thigh injury during preseason training, keeping him off the field for preseason matches with the team. Koch could be ready for the start of the new season as he returned to team training Tuesday, He is expected to win the starting center back role for the team, recording 36 starts in 36 appearances with Leeds last season, totaling an average of four clearances per match.

AUGUST 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Dealing with muscular problem Koch is dealing with an adductor problem and is training individually, the team announced Sunday.

Impact Koch joined Frankfurt on loan from Leeds United earlier this month and figures to be a regular starter for the club as long as he manages to stay healthy. There's roughly one month left before the start of the Bundesliga, so Koch should have plenty of time to recover before the season opener against Darmstadt on Aug. 20.

JULY 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Koch completes loan move from Leeds to Eintracht Frankfurt Leeds United defender Robin Koch has joined Eintracht Frankfurt on loan for the duration of the 2023-24 season. The Athletic reported on Thu...

JULY 6, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Loaned to Frankfurt Koch joined Eintracht Frankfurt on loan from Leeds, Frankfurt announced Thursday.

Impact Koch completed a loan move to Frankfurt following Leeds' relegation from the Premier League. The midfielder could provide another option in defensive midfield, or he could bolster the center of a back-three in Frankfurt, replacing Evan N'Dicka, who departed for Roma.

JULY 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Koch set for Eintracht loan move Leeds United defender Robin Koch is undergoing a medical with Eintracht Frankfurt ahead of a loan move to the Bundesliga. Koch will join Ein...

JULY 6, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Ends season in midfield Koch put up five shots and four chances created while lining up in midfield during Leeds' final three games of the season.

Impact Koch was one of the few Leeds defenders to have a respectable campaign, keeping five clean sheets in 36 appearances (all starts) as the club was relegated from the Premier League. The 26-year-old has one season remaining on his contract and could be on the move this summer to remain in the top flight.

JUNE 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Takes three shots at West Ham Koch generated three shots (one on goal) and one chance created in Sunday's 3-1 defeat to West Ham United. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 88th minute.

Impact Koch had a decent all-around performance, but couldn't help Leeds avoid the comeback loss on the road. The midfielder led his side in shots during the match, while making the second-most tackles. He also received his seventh yellow card in the season, though.

MAY 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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