Leonardo Jardim is blunt on Flamengo striker: “He’s not Pedro…” | OneFootball

What did Leonardo Jardim say about Wallace Yan?

Coach Leonardo Jardim assessed some players in the current Flamengo squad. Among the names mentioned was Wallace Yan. In the Portuguese manager’s view, the young forward has a lot of potential and has been improving, but he has different characteristics from striker Pedro.

— Wallace Yan is a youth academy player who had a difficult start to the year. He had the chance to leave Flamengo, but ended up staying. He knows he has to prepare himself so that when he is called upon, he is in the best possible shape -, he said, before concluding:

— I see him as very motivated. He is a player with a different profile from Pedro; he is a player with more depth and more mobility. He is a player we find interesting and who can help us on various occasions -, Leonardo Jardim stressed in an interview with ‘MengoCast’.

WHAT IS WALLACE YAN’S SITUATION AT FLAMENGO IN THE 2026 SEASON?

Wallace Yan has already experienced ups and downs in the 2026 season. That is because, right at the start of the year, the forward was close to leaving Flamengo and moving to Red Bull Bragantino. However, due to contractual issues, the player remained with the Rubro-Negro.

With Leonardo Jardim’s arrival, Wallace Yan remains focused on continuing to get opportunities at Flamengo. In fact, the player has already appeared on a few occasions in the Portuguese coach’s team.

WHAT IS FLAMENGO’S NEXT MATCH?

With Wallace Yan available, Flamengo face Fluminense this Sunday (12) in the 11th round of the Brasileirão. Kickoff for the derby is at 6:30 p.m. (Brasília time) at the Maracanã. As usual, Coluna do Fla TV will cover all the details of the match on YouTube, as well as on its website and social media. Finally, Premiere will broadcast the clash via pay-per-view.

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