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Eligible to return Koch has served his one-match ban and will be available against Manchester United on Wednesday.

Impact Koch has started all 19 of his appearances for the club this season, so he figures to be a lock to rejoin the starting XI with his suspension served. In his last five contests, the central defender generated 19 clearances, 11 tackles (five won) and nine interceptions.

FEBRUARY 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Suspended against Forest Koch will miss the Feb. 5 clash against Nottingham Forest with a suspension for yellow card accumulation.

Impact Koch earned his fifth booking of the season in Sunday's draw against Brentford, meaning he will miss the match against Forest in a few weeks. Liam Cooper (knee) could replace him in central defense if he's fit enough by then, or Diego Llorente would be another option to partner Maximilian Wober.

JANUARY 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Starting against Brentford Koch (undisclosed) is in Leeds' starting lineup for Sunday's clash against Brentford.

Impact Koch has recovered from a minor injury that kept him out of Leeds' mid-week cup match, but he's fit enough to start in central defense on Sunday.

JANUARY 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Dealing with knock Koch was not in the squad for Wednesday's Cup match because of a knock, according to manager Jesse Marsch.

Impact While this doesn't sound serious, it was bad enough for Koch to miss the squad Wednesday along with Liam Cooper. Those two along with Maximilian Wober are in a race to be fit for Sunday's match against Brentford. It's assumed one of them will be ready and if not two, Diego Llorente may be set to start at center-back.

JANUARY 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Busy defensively in loss Koch made one tackle, four clearances and three interceptions during Saturday's 4-3 defeat to Tottenham Hotspur.

Impact Koch did well to put forth a valiant defensive effort, but it wasn't enough on the road against a potent Spurs attack. His four clearances and three interceptions were both team-highs for the match.

NOVEMBER 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Robin Koch own goal puts Leicester City in front of Leeds United | Premier League

OCTOBER 20, 2022 • YOUTUBE

Own goal in defeat Koch was charged with an own goal during Thursday's 2-0 defeat at Leicester City.

Impact Koch had a tough night across the board and deflected a Dennis Praet cross into the back of his own net during the 15th minute of this one. He subbed off at half time with his team trailing by two goals. He was replaced by Liam Cooper, who was minimally able to hold Leicester off the board for the remainder of the evening.

OCTOBER 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Five clearances in draw Koch five clearances and one interception in Sunday's 0-0 draw versus Aston Villa.

Impact Koch started and went the full 90, something he's done every single match in 2022/23 and added five clearances. The defender has been filling the stat sheet throughout the campaign looking set to blow past his 2021/22 totals in nearly every defensive stat. Barring injury Koch seems nailed-on to the starting XI for the foreseeable future.

OCTOBER 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Closes season as regular Koch finished with 17 league starts, 16 of those coming in the final 21 matches, as he finished with just one clean sheet.

Impact Koch was vital to close the season, as he played as a bit of a right-back in place of the injured Luke Ayling. He missed the first half of the campaign with an injury and then a concussion forced him to miss more time later. That said, he was used when available. On the other side of that, Leeds had defensive injuries all season, so he isn't guaranteed to get the same amount of time next campaign.

JUNE 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Starting against Tottenham Koch (head) is in the XI to face Tottenham Saturday.

Impact Koch is good to go as expected and is set to play in a holding position in a pretty defensive-minded lineup. He has posted three shots, two chances, five interceptions and 20 clearances in the last seven matches.

FEBRUARY 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Available against Tottenham Koch (head) will be available for Saturday's match against Tottenham, according to manager Marcelo Bielsa.

Impact Koch is available again after missing the midweek match due to concussion protocols. He's expected to return to his role in central midfield, though there's a chance he's on the back line instead, depending on how Bielsa wants to line up against Tottenham.

FEBRUARY 25, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

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FEBRUARY 22, 2022 • SKY.COM

Out against Liverpool Koch (head) will miss Wednesday's trip to Liverpool because he has to follow concussion guidelines.

Impact The team probably should've revealed this when they came out with the concussion update, but now it's confirmed Koch can't play because it's a short week. Fortunately, it looks like he's fine, but Wednesday could see a midfield of Mateusz Klich and Adam Forshaw in his place.

FEBRUARY 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Leeds defend Koch treatment and voice support for temporary concussion substitutions Leeds United have confirmed that defender Robin Koch passed all of the required concussion protocols before being allowed to play on in Sund...

FEBRUARY 21, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Following concussion protocols Koch (head) is feeling better Monday but is following concussion protocols this week before returning to full training.

Impact Koch has started every match in which he's been available this season, but he's considered a true doubt for Wednesday's trip to Liverpool. If he can't go, Leeds will likely return to Mateusz Klich and Adam Forshaw in that defensive midfield role unless they completely change formations, which is possible under Marcelo Bielsa.

FEBRUARY 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Forced off after collision Koch (head) was forced off the pitch after a head-to-head collision during Sunday's match with Manchester United.

Impact Koch originally looked like he would try and continue, but after 15 minutes on the pitch it became clear he couldn't. It's unclear whether the laceration or a possible concussion forced him off. Junior Firpo came on in his place and would be a likely starter if Koch is set to miss time

FEBRUARY 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Starting versus Arsenal Koch (pelvic) is in the starting XI for Saturday's match against Arsenal.

Impact Koch is immediately back in the starting XI Saturday, mainly out of necessity because of the lack of options for Leeds. Koch hasn't played since the opener and will hope to be fit enough to go the full 90 in a tough spot.

DECEMBER 18, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

MATCHDAY: EPL down to 2 games; Sevilla hosts Atlético

Thanks to the coronavirus, the English Premier League fixture list on Saturday has been slashed from six games to two

DECEMBER 17, 2021 • Associated Press

Available against Arsenal Koch (pelvic) is available for Saturday's match against Arsenal, according to manager Marcelo Bielsa.

Impact Koch has been training for a few days and Bielsa feels comfortable enough to use him despite being out since the first match of the season. It's hard to see him being ready to start, but Leeds are desperate and he may be pushed into the XI Saturday.

DECEMBER 16, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Expected to train this weekend Koch is recovered from his pelvic injury, but he's been ill the last 10 days and will resume training this weekend.

Impact The good news is that Koch is healthy having been out since the first match of the season. He may need multiple days of training to get back his fitness, but once available, he could make an immediate move back to the starting XI, likely for a match next week.

DECEMBER 9, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Still weeks away Koch (pubis) is further away from a return than some of his teammates, according to manager Marcelo Bielsa.

Impact Koch was originally given a timeline of "at least one month" and now it's clear that it could be closer to two months. At one point, he was out of the country getting surgery and now he probably has a few more weeks until he's back in training.

NOVEMBER 19, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Out at least one more month Koch (pubis) will be out at least one more month, according to manager Marcelo Bielsa.

Impact This timeline was expected to be the case for Koch, who underwent a procedure on his pubis about a week ago. He'll hope to return before December, but that's far from a given considering he's been out since the first match of the season.

OCTOBER 21, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Set for procedure Koch is in the United States for a "simple procedure" on his pubis, according to manager Marcelo Bielsa.

Impact Things clearly weren't going to plan for Koch, so he's set for surgery which will hopefully help his issue. He's been out since the first match of the season and will probably miss at least one more month, depending how the procedure goes.

OCTOBER 14, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Has no timetable to return Koch (pubis) does not have a timeline to recover because of a "very rebellious injury," according to manager Marcelo Bielsa.

Impact Koch has missed the last five matches and appears set to miss a few more. There's a chance he recovers over the break, but there's little reason to suggest that will happen. Jamie Shackleton and Charlie Cresswell started the last match and could be used more until Leeds get a tad healthier on the back line.

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Will miss another match Koch (pubis) will miss Saturday's match against West Ham, according to manager Marcelo Bielsa.

Impact It's another week and another minimal update on Koch, who has been out since the opener. It's unknown when he'll be ready to return and in his absence, Leeds will continue to struggle to find options on the back line.

SEPTEMBER 23, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

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