Coluna do Fla
·12 janvier 2026
Boto pull off shock comeback with Wallace Yan in Flamengo’s Carioca clash

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·12 janvier 2026

José Boto was present at the Raulino de Oliveira Stadium to watch Flamengo's debut in the Campeonato Carioca. Even before the ball started rolling for the match against Portuguesa-RJ, the technical football director of Mengão drew attention with his reaction towards Wallace Yan.
As soon as the Flamengo delegation arrived at the stadium, Boto was in front of the bus greeting the players. When it was Wallace Yan's turn, the director made a point of giving the forward a hug and having a quick chat with him.
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Yes! As part of a plan by the coaching staff, Wallace Yan started the season making his debut with Flamengo's U-20 squad. In the match against Portuguesa, the player was involved in most of the team's attacking moves.
Right in the first half, Wallace Yan had two clear chances to open the scoring, but ended up shooting wide. However, in the final minutes of the match, the forward delivered a cross to Iago's head, who secured the draw for Mengão in their State Championship debut.
Besides the debut, the tendency is for Wallace Yan to continue with the U-20 squad that is playing in the first rounds of the Carioca. Once this period is over, the player will return to the professional squad, which is coached by Filipe Luís.
With Wallace Yan available, Flamengo takes the field this Wednesday (14th) to face Bangu in the Carioca. The match kicks off at 9:30 PM (Brasília time), at the Moça Bonita Stadium. Thus, Coluna do Fla TV will show all the details of the match on YouTube, as well as on their website and social media.
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