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Walace Yan was in the 'spotlight' after Flamengo's defeat

Wallace Yan was one of the negative protagonists in Flamengo's 1-0 defeat to Bahia on Sunday (05). This is because the young man entered the field in the second half and was sent off after 11 minutes. Flamengo's idol, Júnior, disapproved of the striker's attitude and explained how Flamengo should proceed.

– It's not the first time this has happened. He managed, with so little time as a professional, a way that's going to be complicated for him. He's causing problems with players, it's no use getting upset now -, he said, before concluding:

– The coaching staff needs to sit down with him and tell him the right path to take, because he can play. But not with this behavior -, concluded Júnior, during a 'SporTV' program.

What was the incident involving Wallace Yan?

Wallace Yan was called by Filipe Luís at the 23rd minute of the second half. Thus, at the 30', the striker received his first yellow card for complaining. Shortly after, at the 34', the young man hit Gilberto, Bahia's full-back, with his elbow and received the second punishment, resulting in the expulsion.

What action did Flamengo take?

The Flamengo interpreted the expulsion of Wallace Yan as an act of indiscipline. Therefore, the club decided to fine the striker a percentage of his salary.

It is worth mentioning that the Flamengo has internal rules that foresee this type of warning. Thus, the punishment varies according to the severity of the infraction, taking into account the context and conduct at the time of the punishment on the field.

What are Wallace Yan's numbers in 2025?

Wallace Yan gained prominence in Flamengo after the Club World Cup, as the young man was the top scorer for Flamengo in the competition. This season, the striker has played 27 games, with seven goals and four assists.

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