Filipe Luís: Atlético-MG players threatened, backs Wallace Yan | OneFootball

Wallace Yan and Samuel Lino Missed Penalties for Flamengo

Wallace Yan was one of the key 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 this 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 for the players who kick better, who are available, who are more confident to kick. I myself have missed many penalties with confidence. Penalties are penalties, 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 pick up the ball with courage to kick —, said Filipe Luís, in response to a 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. It's normal. As I said, it's important that there is no violence. But that's it: both teams wanting to win, and Atlético-MG won the 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 old. It shows the personality he has —, added the coach of Flamengo.

WHAT HAPPENED TO WALLACE YAN THIS WEDNESDAY?

In summary, Filipe Luís' starter, Wallace Yan gave work to the Atlético-MG defense and even provoked a card from Lyanco, one of the main 'villains' of the rubro-negro. 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 turn of the Brasileirão. Thus, the ball rolls from 6:30 pm (Brasília time), at the Maracanã, worth the permanence in the leadership of the competition for the Most Beloved.

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