Atlético de Madrid received some very good news yesterday after seeing Jan Oblak playing normally again with Slovenia. The Atlético goalkeeper had been ruled out of the first international match after suffering from a virus, according to his coach. However, yesterday all doubts were dispelled and he was able to return to the starting line-up in the match against Kazakhstan.
Simeone was very worried, as his two goalkeepers could be out for the return to league competition against Valencia on Sunday. In addition to Jan Oblak 's medical problems, Juan Musso was still suffering from back problems after the Bilbao match. In fact, he had to leave the training camp with the Argentina national team and return to Spain to recover.
Jan Oblak returns to the pitch
It is certainly a strange start to the season for the Slovenian, starting from the pre-season. Jan Oblak spent a lot of time training alone after playing in the European Championship , as he was suffering from physical problems. In fact, he did not play in any of the friendlies that Atletico Madrid had scheduled for their preparation during the summer.
He made his debut in an official competition against Villarreal and left many doubts about the goal, being singled out for both of the opposing team's goals. However, he managed to string together two consecutive games keeping a clean sheet , beginning to dispel those doubts. He was not available for Simeone in the last match against Athletic Club , as he was unwell.
Juan Musso took over from him and showed a good level on a very difficult pitch and against a very high-level rival. In fact, there were many possibilities that the Argentine would return to the starting lineup against Valencia after Jan Oblak 's medical problems. However, the situation has turned around and, now, it is Juan Musso who could be out when LaLiga returns.
Simeone has a goal
One of the Argentine coach's main wishes was to regain defensive solvency after a season that was more than complicated in that aspect. Atlético de Madrid had many problems in the back line, being the season in which the colchoneros conceded the most goals with Simeone in charge. In fact, one of the main objectives for the colchoneros is to fight again for that Zamora Trophy that Jan Oblak has already lifted on five occasions.
Taking this start of the campaign as a reference, the red-and-whites have managed to keep three clean sheets in the first four games. This data reflects that the defence has experienced a considerable jump in level after the last transfer market , incorporating several pieces. In addition, the Slovenian has yet to reach his best level , which could be seen in some specific matches last season.