Flamengo, top of the Série A with 79 points, has in Wallace Yan a player seeking to mature and win Leonardo Jardim's trust. After recent controversies, Wallace Yan reflects on what happened and how it made him grow.

What happened?

Wallace Yan had several controversial episodes last year, such as being sent off in 10 minutes against Bahia and exchanging provocations with Hulk, Lyanco, and Everson of Atlético-MG. In May, he was left out of the squad against Independiente Medellín by Jardim's choice.

How did this affect Wallace Yan?

— What happened was for me to mature. As I say, with a professional player, things need to happen to take a reality check. I learned a lot from what happened and I continue. I'm a boy who always wants to win.

What comes next?

Wallace Yan spoke about the competition for a position and admitted he sees himself as a possible substitute for Pedro in the attack. With Flamengo leading the Série A, 3 points ahead of Palmeiras, and the next game against São Paulo on July 26, Wallace Yan seeks to continue working and winning Jardim's trust. Currently, the team is without Jorginho, Lucas Paquetá, and Jorge Carrascal due to injuries, and their return will be crucial for the team's success.