Matías Alustiza’s tantrum after being subbed off on Friday

Last Friday, Matías Alustiza threw a tantrum after being substituted. He kicked a water bottle and left 'Profe' Cruz hanging. But the Zorros' coach is clear about this, first he says that Alustiza acknowledged his mistake, that it was just a moment of anger, and that the Argentine forward needs to realize that if he was in charge and above all in Puebla, at Atlas he is just another player.

"There was a reality, Alustiza was upset about being substituted, I am here to make decisions, that's what I get paid for, and every decision has consequences. I am here for that and in the team, in the institution, there is discipline, there are codes that will not be broken because of a player, no one is above the institution. He has apologized to the group and to me, Atlas is not Puebla, with all due respect, there he was an idol and had favorable situations, here he is just another player, with great quality. He was upset about being substituted and at that moment I considered it appropriate to bring in Barragán in his place and talk about a player who doesn't want to come out because he wants to help. If he kicks a bottle, we don't have to make a big fuss, we are human and we can make mistakes. When there is that humility, there are also moments for revenge, there was no insult, that's why I say it was not an altercation."

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Regarding Luis Reyes' debut with the national team, the left back whom he made his debut and gave him the confidence to establish himself in the First Division, 'Profe' Cruz stated that no one gave anything to 'Huesos' and it depends on the player himself if he continues to be called up.

"It is a just reward for his dedication and effort. It is a case of making an exception, he was in the second division a year ago, almost given up on. Many Mexicans who will watch the game don't know who Luis Reyes is, we do know him but if he is there, it is for a reason. He is very mature, has clear goals, and I am sure that if he gets the opportunity, he will perform well. It is a good representation, being called up at 25 years old, as a full-back, which is not a position that is abundant, this should be the first call-up of many if he continues to work as he has been doing."

SRN