In a surprising turn of events, Atlas football players disregarded the instructions of their technical director Beñat San José during a recent match against Querétaro. San José had designated Aldo Rocha as the official penalty shooter, but the players decided on the field that Jordy Caicedo should take the penalty instead. The result was a missed opportunity for Atlas as Caicedo failed to convert the penalty, leading to a heartbreaking loss for the team.
San José expressed his frustration with the players’ decision, stating that he had instructed Rocha to take the penalty but the team decided otherwise. Despite acknowledging that Caicedo may have had more confidence in taking the penalty, San José emphasized the importance of following the designated procedures and roles within the team.
The defeat left the Atlas players devastated, with San José indicating that he will address the team’s mistakes and individual performances, including Anderson Santamaría’s multiple red cards in the tournament. San José stressed the need for accountability and improvement moving forward.
The incident serves as a reminder of the importance of teamwork and discipline in the world of professional football, as even the smallest deviations from the game plan can have significant consequences. It remains to be seen how Atlas will bounce back from this disappointing loss and whether the players will learn from their mistakes to avoid similar errors in the future.