Atlético de Madrid head into the international break with an important away win against Athletic Club. The Colchoneros knew how to take advantage of their chances to take the points in stoppage time thanks to Ángel Correa. One of the big changes in Simeone's starting line-up was Juan Musso, who replaced Jan Oblak in goal.
The Slovenian goalkeeper was not available for the red-and-white team due to an illness, giving the opportunity to the Argentine. Juan Musso could not have had a better debut with Atlético de Madrid, leaving a good impression and achieving a clean sheet. Obviously, Jan Oblak remains undisputed between the three sticks, but the former Atalanta player has already presented his credentials.
Juan Musso knocks on Simeone's door
For the past decade, it has been very difficult to find a goalkeeper at Atlético de Madrid capable of competing with Jan Oblak. In fact, Moldovan has had to leave for Italian football after six months in the red-and-white team, realising that he was not going to be a starter. The latest to accept the challenge of competing with the Slovenian is Juan Musso, who has already made his debut with the red-and-white team.
The Argentine international had to come on in the difficult Athletic Club stadium after his teammate fell ill. He couldn't have had a better debut, leaving the goal steel in a demanding setting and giving many signs of security. Obviously, Jan Oblak is not expected to miss a large number of games, but Simeone knows that he has a reliable replacement.
In fact, the Argentine coach praised the arrival of Juan Musso and praised all his work to land at the Metropolitano. For many seasons, all the goalkeepers who started as substitutes did not know how to take advantage of their opportunity at Atlético de Madrid. For the moment, Juan Musso has been able to leave a good level in his debut, although he still has a lot of work ahead of him.
Atlético de Madrid offers its goal
One of the aspects that needed to be corrected for the Colchoneros was the number of goals conceded, something that seems to have improved. The Rojiblancos have been able to string together three consecutive games in which they have not conceded a goal. Girona, Espanyol and Athletic Club have been unable to beat Atlético de Madrid, something that speaks positively of the defence.
Last season, the red-and-white forward line had some very good numbers , which were offset by defensive weakness. Simeone has given a lot of importance to improving in that aspect and it seems that the defence is more solid than last season. There is still a lot of season left, but the colchoneros go into the international break with very good feelings on the pitch.