The Wednesday night defeat was the lowest point that Atlas has reached in 2023, and for the time being, the team and management had a strong discussion on Thursday upon their return to the Pearl Tapatía, in which Alejandro Irarragorri, president of the Orlegi Council, as well as Pepe Riestra, the team president, were present.
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The group was summoned on Thursday afternoon at Madriguera Rojinegra, where they also held a practice session before the Saturday match against León in the Liga MX.
The situation is not new, it is a problem that dates back to the previous semester and is derived from the club's will and priorities following the achievement of the bicampeonato, the sweetest moment they have tasted in the past year.
Captain Aldo Rocha himself made the issue public in Honduras, stating that "they hit rock bottom" and they needed to put aside their egos if they wanted to resurface as a group.
Benjamín Mora remains in charge of the team, but it is a fact that they need a victory against La Fiera, although the most difficult of tests will come on Tuesday when they face Olimpia, whom they must overcome a three-goal disadvantage in the Concacaf Champions League.
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