Filipe Luís: Atlético-MG threats, supports Wallace Yan after penalty | OneFootball

Wallace Yan and Samuel Lino Missed Penalties for Flamengo

Wallace Yan was one of the standout players in the three games between Atlético-MG and Flamengo, for the Copa do Brasil and Brasileirão. The number 64 jersey was provoked and irritated the opponents in the matches. However, after controversies, the young player from Ninho ended up wasting the penalty on Wednesday (06), in the round of 16 of the national knockout tournament. When questioned about the player, Filipe Luís defended the attacker and cited the attitude of the opponents.

— Penalty shootouts are the players who kick the best, who were available, were more confident to kick. I myself have missed many confident penalty shootouts. Penalty shootouts are penalty shootouts, the line is very thin between victory and defeat. The only thing to say is that I am proud of the players who went to take the ball with courage to kick —, said Filipe Luís, in response to the question from Coluna do Fla.

— (Wallace Yan) is now the focus of attention, Lyanco threatening, goalkeeper Everson threatening, Hulk… They all provoke. These things are part of the game, of high level, of high performance. This is normal. As I said, it's important that there is no violence. But that's it: both wanting to win, and Atlético-MG won on penalties. Wallace had a great game, did everything that was in the game plan, bothered the defense, generated spaces and chances, and has the personality to kick the penalty with 19, 20 years. It shows the personality he has —, added the Flamengo coach.

WHAT HAPPENED TO WALLACE YAN ON WEDNESDAY?

In summary, Filipe Luís' starter, Wallace Yan gave work to the Atlético-MG defense and even provoked a yellow card from Lyanco, one of the main 'villains' of the red-black team. With Flamengo's 1-0 victory, the dispute went to penalties. However, the young player from Ninho closed the series and ended up isolating.

WHAT IS FLAMENGO'S NEXT GAME?

With Wallace Yan available, the young player will have the chance to redeem himself this Saturday (09), against Mirassol, in the last round of the first round of the Brasileirão. Thus, the ball rolls from 6:30 pm (Brasília time), at Maracanã, worth the permanence in the leadership of the competition for the Most Beloved.

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