West Ham United striker Adama Traore received a playful ‘scolding’ from coach Nuno Espirito Santo.
The Portugal manager revealed the player has been banned from lifting weights at West Ham United’s training center in Rush Green.
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The decision was due to Traore’s incredibly muscular physique, which Nuno described as “pure genes”.
His genetics have been like this for a while and he should avoid the gym. I told him to stay away from there. This is one of the things he needs to understand. He had already carried enough weight. He can do preventive work but can’t lift weights.
Nuno Espirito Santo also joked about the situation of a young Hammer Academy prodigy who may be a bit too “skinny”.
“For example, Airidas Golambeckis (an 18-year-old U21 defender) spends hours in the gym. We need to put some weight on him! He is the one who needs muscles. It’s the opposite,” joked Nuno.
Traore, 30, joined West Ham on a permanent deal from Fulham in the January transfer window.
It is worth noting that the Spaniard worked with Wolves’ Nuno Espirito Santo from 2018 to 2021.
Understand the controversy
According to “Sports”, the controversy over Traore’s training began shortly before Liverpool’s 5-2 loss to Liverpool last Saturday. Competitor.
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Teammate Crissencio Somerville posted a video on social media showing Traore sitting on a weight bench.
The Spaniards deny using the devices.
Find his destination
Despite playing 15 games for Fulham this season, Traore is yet to start a Premier League game for West Ham United.
He was one of five players signed in January, along with Pablo Felipe, Tati Castellanos, Axel Disasi and Kaibo Lamadrid.
While Castellanos and Disasi have made a positive impact (Felipe is recovering from a calf injury), Traore has been limited to substitute appearances against Chelsea, Burnley, Manchester United and Liverpool.
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His only start came in the FA Cup fourth round extra-time win over Burton Albion (from League One).
Despite limited playing time, Nuno is pleased with his players’ ability to adapt.
“Traore is unique. There are not many players in world football who have his technique, speed and ability in one-on-one situations,” praised the coach.
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