Musso vs. Oblak: Cholo's toughest call before semis v Arsenal | OneFootball

Simeone faces the most complex decision of the season in the hours leading up to the first leg against Arsenal in the Champions League semifinals. With Jan Oblak back after a month out, Atlético de Madrid’s goal is now a question mark. The Slovenian confirmed he is 100% fit, but the high level shown by Juan Musso during his absence has sparked a debate that seemed unthinkable just months ago.

Musso’s current situation has two very distinct sides. On one hand, he was the standout performer in the qualification against Barcelona in the quarterfinals, where he showed remarkable ability with the ball at his feet and to act as a sweeper-keeper. However, the recent penalty shootout defeat in the Copa del Rey final against Real Sociedad, where the Argentine could not prevent El Ciclón’s loss, raised some doubts that Oblak is looking to capitalize on with the experience of more than 500 matches at the club.

From a tactical standpoint, the choice is no small matter: Mikel Arteta’s Arsenal is known for its suffocating press, a scenario in which Musso offers better options in short build-up play. Nevertheless, Oblak’s “weight” in big matches and his historic stature would tip the balance toward Cholo trusting his longtime goalkeeper at the Riyadh Air Metropolitano.

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