Former full-back explains after calling Flamengo’s Wallace Yan a “Superman” | OneFootball

Gilberto slammed Wallace Yan’s behavior over 11-minute sending off against Bahia

After calling Wallace Yan a “superman,” former full-back Gilberto explained the controversy surrounding the remark. According to the former Flamengo youth coordinator’s new statement this Thursday (16), the comment about the young forward was taken out of context.

— I love Wallace Yan. He was my player for four years. It was taken out of context. The superman I meant was in the sense that you feel powerful. I could have said these words: ‘Wallace feels powerful.’ Wallace is a good kid, good heart, I know him — said Gilberto on the ‘Mundo GV’ podcast.

What’s the context?

Before the FIFA break, Flamengo went to Arena Fonte Nova to play Bahia. However, they fell behind on the scoreboard and were a man down. So, aiming to increase the team’s attacking volume, Filipe Luís brought on Wallace Yan.

The 20-year-old forward, however, was booked for dissent as soon as he came on. Shortly after, the Flamengo academy product elbowed a Bahia player in the face and was sent off 11 minutes after entering the field.

During the FIFA break, a charity event took place at Maracanã with former full-back Gilberto among the participants. He was then approached as the former Flamengo youth coordinator, and he blasted Wallace Yan’s attitude.

— He’s young, thinks he can do anything, thinks he’s superman, thinks this won’t affect his life, but he’s a good kid, a boy with a huge heart. He’s trying to turn this around, he’s hiring someone to help him with this mental aspect. I hope he can also bring a lot of joy to his fans — Gilberto emphasized.

When will Wallace Yan get another chance?

Suspended for the derby against Botafogo on Wednesday (15), Wallace Yan could be included to face Palmeiras. Thus, the match, valid for the 29th round of the Brasileirão, takes place this Sunday (19) from 4 p.m. (Brasília time).

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