Musso vs. Oblak: Cholo’s toughest call before Arsenal semi-final | OneFootball

Simeone faces the most complex decision of the season in the hours leading up to the first-leg clash against Arsenal in the Champions League semifinals. With Jan Oblak back after a month out of action, Atlético 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 a few months ago.

Musso’s current form has two very distinct sides. On the one hand, he was the standout player in the quarterfinal qualification against Barcelona, where he showed remarkable ability with 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 the Ciclón’s loss, raised some doubts that Oblak is looking to capitalize on with his 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 backing his long-time goalkeeper at the Riyadh Air Metropolitano.

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