'His muscles are enough already' he said, and banned weightlifting: Bad news for Adama Traore
West Ham United manager Nuno Espirito Santo has announced that Adama Traore is banned from lifting weights at the training facility due to his muscle structure. The Portuguese manager stated that the decision stems from the player's genetics.
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West Ham United manager Nuno Espirito Santo has made a striking statement regarding Adama Traore. The Portuguese coach announced that Traore is not permitted to do weight training at the Rush Green training facility.
Nuno Espirito Santo stated that this decision is due to the player's muscle structure, which he described as "incredible."
"HE MUST STAY AWAY FROM THE GYM"
Speaking at a press conference, the 52-year-old manager drew attention to Traore's physique, saying, "It's genetics. It's been like this for a long time. He must stay away from the gym. I told him that. The weight he carries is already enough. He will do protective work, but he will not lift weights."
Nuno expressed that the player's current muscle mass is sufficient and that he does not need extra weight training.
SOCIAL MEDIA IMAGE HAD GONE VIRAL
Before the match against Liverpool, which they lost 5-2, a video shared on social media by his teammate Crysencio Summerville, showing Traore sitting on a weight bench, had become a topic of discussion.
Nuno Espirito Santo stated that Traore told him he does not lift weights and expressed his hope that it continues that way.
THEY KNOW EACH OTHER FROM THE WOLVERHAMPTON ERA
The 30-year-old winger, who was transferred permanently from Fulham FC in January, previously worked with Nuno Espirito Santo at Wolverhampton Wanderers between 2018 and 2021.
Nuno Espirito Santo made a different assessment for 18-year-old defender Airidas Golambeckis, who plays for the U21 team. Stating that Golambeckis needs to gain muscle mass, the manager said, "He spends hours in the gym. He is the one who needs to gain weight."
COULD NOT BREAK INTO THE STARTING XI IN THE PREMIER LEAGUE
Having played 15 matches for Fulham this season, Adama Traore has not yet started in the Premier League for West Ham United. The Spanish player came on as a substitute in the league matches against Chelsea FC, Burnley FC, Manchester United, and Liverpool FC.