Atlético-MG keeper speaks out after row with Wallace Yan in Flamengo clash | OneFootball

What did Everson say about Wallace Yan?

Forward Wallace Yan became a topic of discussion after the Flamengo match against Atlético-MG on Thursday (31), in the first leg of the round of 16 of the Copa do Brasil. After the match, Everson, goalkeeper for Atlético-MG, did not want to get involved in controversy, but emphasized that the rivalry between the clubs is greater than any player.

— The rivalry between Atlético-MG and Flamengo has been going on for years. In recent years, we have ended up increasing this rivalry because of the Supercopa, Copa do Brasil… But the rivalry is bigger than any athlete who plays –, he emphasized, before concluding:

— Given the size of both institutions, all I can say is that it will be a very tough match at home. We will have to stay very focused to make this sacrifice we made at Maracanã today (Thursday) count so we can advance to the next round -, Everson concluded.

WHAT HAPPENED WITH WALLACE YAN IN THE FLAMENGO VS ATLÉTICO-MG MATCH?

Wallace Yan has been targeted by Atlético-MG players since last Sunday (27), when the teams faced each other in the Brasileirão. On that first occasion, Hulk complained about the behavior of the Flamengo striker. Then, on Thursday (31), it was Lyanco’s turn to ‘pick a fight’ with the youngster from Ninho.

HOW WAS THE MATCH BETWEEN FLAMENGO AND ATLÉTICO-MG?

Leaving the controversy aside and talking about the match, Flamengo will have to chase the result away from home, as they lost 1-0 to Atlético-MG at Maracanã. Thus, the Rubro-Negro needs at least a two-goal difference to advance to the quarterfinals of the Copa do Brasil. If Fla manages to repeat the score from the first leg, the tie will be decided on penalties.

WHAT IS FLAMENGO'S NEXT MATCH?

Before the ‘decisive’ Copa do Brasil match, Flamengo returns to the field for a Brasileirão fixture. This Sunday (03), Mengo faces Ceará at 6:30 pm (Brasília time), at Castelão, for the 18th round. Coluna do Fla TV, as usual, will bring all the details of what happened in the match on YouTube. Finally, Record (free-to-air channel), CazéTV (YouTube) and Premiere (pay-per-view) will broadcast the match.

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