Ex-striker slams Wallace Yan’s taunts at Flamengo matches: “This lad…” | OneFootball

Luis Fabiano, São Paulo idol, dislikes Wallace Yan's style on the field

Author of the phrase "between fighting and taking the penalty, I prefer to help in the fight", former striker Luis Fabiano was, at least, ironic. Now a commentator for ESPN channels, the São Paulo idol raised his voice to complain about the way Wallace Yan provokes his opponents during Flamengo games.

"This one is worse than I was. I wasn't like that, no. This kid (Wallace Yan) goes a bit too far, he exaggerates a bit. He argues with everyone", said Luis Fabiano, who has 16 expulsions in his career, according to the 'OGol' website.

On social media, Flamengo fans were outraged by Luis Fabiano's statement. After all, the former striker was famous for provoking opponents and causing trouble, even to the point of exchanging punches on the field. The phrase "between fighting and taking the penalty, I prefer to help in the fight", for example, happened in a São Paulo x River Plate (ARG) match in 2003. On that occasion, the former center forward received a red card after a flying kick at an opponent, missing out on the penalty shootout of the South American duel.

WHAT DID WALLACE YAN DO?

In recent matches, Wallace Yan stood out with good plays, assists, but also for arguing. Against Fluminense, the homegrown player argued with Thiago Silva. Against Bragantino, the striker exchanged shoves with goalkeeper Cleiton. Finally, the number 64 taunted Atlético-MG players after Flamengo's goal. Therefore, the player received his third yellow card and misses the next round of the Brasileirão, Sunday (03), against Ceará.

CAN WALLACE YAN PLAY ON THURSDAY?

Despite the suspension in the Brasileirão, Wallace Yan is cleared to play on Thursday (31), when Flamengo takes the field for the Brazil Cup. Once again the Most Beloved faces Atlético-MG, for the first leg of the round of 16. The ball rolls from 9:30 pm (Brasília time), at Maracanã.

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