Oblak, positive for coronavirus

Jan Oblak has tested positive for COVID-19, As reported by Atlético on their social networks. The goalkeeper, who started the 100 minutes that the rojiblancos’ match against Valencia lasted on Saturday at the Wanda Metropolitano, remains at home in isolation, “strictly complying with the recommendations of the health authorities.” One thing on my mind: the match that Atlético will play at the Camp Nou on February 6. 12 days left. It is the next one that the rojiblancos will play, due to the League break this week due to international matches in South America. It seems like enough time to complete the confinement and the possible consequences that the virus may leave.

Oblak is a fundamental footballer for Simeone. The only one, really, without a substitute. Lecomte, called to do so, arrived last summer as a substitute for Gbric, on loan to Lille, he has not even debuted in the Copa del Rey, in the match against the round of 32 against Majadahonda, which Oblak also played and that was almost a surprise. The Cup, for Cholo, was always for the second goalkeepers, but this year neither that, nor against a team two categories below. Oblak played. Oblak, although he does not perform as many miracles as before, is always reliable.

Oblak’s is the sixth positive registered in the rojiblanca squad this season 2021-22, after those of Herrera, Koke, Griezmann, João Félix and Simeone after the Christmas holidays.