Captain returns! Atlético’s first-choice goalkeeper back in training ahead of Champions League clash
Álvaro Hernández
Dailysports's expert
After a month-long absence, Atlético’s 33-year-old goalkeeper Jan Oblak has rejoined the main training group.
Details: Jan Oblak, the long-standing number one for Atlético Madrid, could be set to return to the pitch in the Champions League second leg against Barcelona. The Slovenian last featured on March 10 in the clash with Tottenham (5-2).
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During Oblak’s absence, the Madrid side played six matches, losing four and conceding ten goals. Diego Simeone is counting on his captain’s return to bolster the team in one of the most crucial matches of the season.
This season, Oblak has made 37 appearances, conceded 47 goals, and kept ten clean sheets.
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