Overview
- Germany coach Julian Nagelsmann left Koch out of the latest squad for upcoming World Cup qualifiers.
- Koch said he discussed the decision with Nagelsmann, described his disappointment, and committed to earning a return with strong performances for Frankfurt.
- Eintracht coach Dino Toppmöller publicly backed Koch, referencing recent foot complaints and saying a brief break could be useful.
- Toppmöller highlighted Koch’s two years of steady form and called a short dip of a few games a normal occurrence.
- Recent outings featured a clean sheet in a 0–0 Champions League draw at Napoli and a 1–0 win over Mainz, underscoring Frankfurt’s defensive stabilization.