Jan Oblak has got immense timing. It’s what makes him one of the world’s elite goalkeepers. But Atletico Madrid’s custodian has got the worst-ever timing when it comes to injuries. He’s fighting to overcome his thigh woe in time for Sunday night’s Derbi Madrileno.Atletico Madrid players were awarded a day off on Friday by their boss Diego Simeone, but Oblak was there at the training pitch. After missing a few training sessions and working only in the gym, he attempted to run and see if the treatment is working. Jan Oblak is a major doubt for the Madrid derby. @Belen_Boli 🚨🇸🇮 pic.twitter.com/4J6dphqg1M— Infinite Madrid (@InfiniteMadrid) September 16, 2022 The Slovenian hasn’t played since last Wednesday’s dramatic Champions League win over Porto. In the meantime, he missed the victory against Celta and the 2-0 Champions League defeat at Bayer Leverkusen.This Friday morning, Oblak worked with the ball, together with the club’s trainers and his personal trainer, but he looked very limp. At a slow pace, the former Benfica player put on his gloves to perform both blocking and deflection exercises. The goalkeeper seemed highly uncomfortable whenever he went to the ground. With a worried face and pointing to his thigh, he explained to his trusted trainer the sensations he was experiencing in his leg. The team will return to work on Saturday morning. ##NAJAVA_MECA_6651526##Along with Oblak, fellow injury victims Sergio Reguilon, Stefan Savic, Jose Maria Gimenez and Thomas Lemar also attended light training. Savic is currently looking the least likely to be ready for the clash at Metropolitano.In the all-white camp, Karim Benzema faces a similar problem. The medical staff has indicated that the Frenchman’s chances of playing on Sunday are slim, but the classy striker is doing everything he can to be in contention.It’s one of those matches nobody wants to fit. But someone will have to. The clock is ticking.LA LIGA – ROUND 6Friday22:00: (2.10) Valladolid (3.30) Cadiz (4.00)Saturday15:00: (2.15) Mallorca (3.20) Almeria (4.00)17:15: (1.12) Barcelona (12.0) Elche (20.0)19:30: (2.40) Valencia (3.10) Celta (3.20)22:00: (1.63) Ath.Bilbao (3.80) Rayo Vallecano (6.50)Sunday15:00: (1.85) Osasuna (3.45) Getafe (5.10)17:15: (1.85) Villareal (3.60) Sevilla (4.80)19:30: (1.70) Betis (3.60) Girona (5.40)19:30: (1.75) Sociedad (3.70) Espanyol (5.40)22:00: (3.00) Atl.Madrid (3.30) Real Madrid (2.55)***odds are subject to change***
