Robert Pier looks to establish himself as a starter at Atlas

Although this Wednesday's match against Atlanta United in the final round of the Leagues Cup lacks qualification value for Atlas, Spanish center back Róber Pier views it as a key opportunity to continue growing individually and help the team regain its momentum.

The red-and-black defender, who arrived as a reinforcement for this season, acknowledged that he still needs to take another step to establish himself as an undisputed starter , and that the only way to achieve this is by performing on the field.

"What am I missing? Proving it on the field. Like any player, I have to perform and get positive results with the team. I try to give 100 percent in both training and matches, and depending on my performance, I'll decide whether I start or not. I'm contributing effort, communication, and integration, aiming to be an important player," he said.

Pier also stressed that, despite the elimination, this match is important for pride and to be better prepared for the return of Liga MX .

“We're still reeling from the recent negative results. This match, while it doesn't count for the standings, does count for correcting mistakes, improving, and heading into the league with a better feeling. We don't want to finish last, and we're going to try to get the three points because it's positive for the team's morale,” he commented.

On a personal level, the defender noted that he has been accumulating playing time and reaching his peak physical form , something he considers essential to contribute at the highest level.

"I needed to compete. It was a tough match against Monterrey, but I felt good. I took a big step against Inter Miami and now I feel close to 100 percent," he said.

The match against Atlanta United will be the last stop for the Red and Blacks in the binational tournament before returning to Liga MX, where the goal is to improve their inconsistent form and aim for the top spots in the table . For Pier, this match represents much more than a simple formality: it's an opportunity to continue demonstrating that he can be a key player in the Atlético defense.

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