Goalkeeper Jan Oblak has been hailed as the best in the world by his head coach at Atletico Madrid, Diego Simeone.
The 26-year-old Slovenia international has been an outstanding performer for Los Rojiblancos since his arrival from Benfica in the summer of 2014, helping Atleti reach the Champions League final in 2016.
Right now, there is no doubt that for me he is the best goalkeeper in the world.
Diego Simeone
Oblak has also excelled in aiding the men from Madrid to enjoy success in the Europa League, the UEFA Super Cup and the Spanish Super Cup.
And Oblak was at his best at the weekend as he made several fine saves in the 2-0 home win over Celta Vigo, with Simeone clearly thankful of having such a fine keeper at his disposal.
He told the Spanish media: "Jan Oblak is the best goalkeeper in the world and we are very lucky to have him in the squad.
"I am very proud to have him in my team and for him to be in the dressing room at this club - he has improved a lot since he arrived at the club.
"When he first came, until February he had not played any games, but he's worked so hard to get a regular spot in the team.
"Right now, there is no doubt that for me he is the best goalkeeper in the world."
Atleti are back in action next Saturday afternoon, when they head to the Ipurua Municipal to take on mid-table Eibar.
The visitors are 6/4 to win the game, 6/1 to do so by a 1-0 scoreline and 7/4 to keep a clean sheet.
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Goalkeeper Jan Oblak has been hailed as the best in the world by his head coach at Atletico Madrid, Diego Simeone.
The 26-year-old Slovenia international has been an outstanding performer for Los Rojiblancos since his arrival from Benfica in the summer of 2014, helping Atleti reach the Champions League final in 2016.
Right now, there is no doubt that for me he is the best goalkeeper in the world.
Diego Simeone
Oblak has also excelled in aiding the men from Madrid to enjoy success in the Europa League, the UEFA Super Cup and the Spanish Super Cup.
And Oblak was at his best at the weekend as he made several fine saves in the 2-0 home win over Celta Vigo, with Simeone clearly thankful of having such a fine keeper at his disposal.
He told the Spanish media: "Jan Oblak is the best goalkeeper in the world and we are very lucky to have him in the squad.
"I am very proud to have him in my team and for him to be in the dressing room at this club - he has improved a lot since he arrived at the club.
"When he first came, until February he had not played any games, but he's worked so hard to get a regular spot in the team.
"Right now, there is no doubt that for me he is the best goalkeeper in the world."
Atleti are back in action next Saturday afternoon, when they head to the Ipurua Municipal to take on mid-table Eibar.
The visitors are 6/4 to win the game, 6/1 to do so by a 1-0 scoreline and 7/4 to keep a clean sheet.
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Source: bet365.com