Ex-Flamengo youth chief hits out at Wallace Yan: "Thinks he can do anything" | OneFootball

The former Flamengo youth coordinator, Gilberto, criticized Wallace Yan's behavior on the professional team. The young player, a product of the Ninho, has been displaying quite controversial behavior since being promoted and given opportunities by coach Filipe Luís.

In Flamengo's last match, where the team was defeated by Bahia, Wallace Yan's behavior was one of the main topics of the game. Within ten minutes, the forward entered the field, received two yellow cards, the second for an elbow, and was sent off.

"His behavior has always been discussed. He is young, thinks he can do anything, thinks he's Superman, that it won't affect his life. But he's a good kid, with a big heart," he said in the mixed zone of Maracanã after a charity match.

"He realized that things are different from what he thought and is trying to change that by hiring someone for the mental aspect. I hope he can bring joy to Flamengo's fans," he added.

Recurring Scenario

Besides this situation against Bahia, which resulted in a 10% salary fine, Wallace Yan had already been involved in similar controversies that highlighted his impulsive behavior.

In the first leg of the Copa do Brasil round of 16 against Atlético-MG, the 20-year-old athlete had a heated disagreement with Lyanco, resulting in cards for both. The forward also had a scuffle in the last derby against Fluminense with the rival team's players.

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