"It's incredible [his physique], it's genetics. [But] his genetics has been like this for some time now and he should avoid the gym. I've told him to stay out of the gym. It's one of the things that I think he needs to realise. It's enough weight that he carries."
"Traore's unique. There are not many players in world football with his ability, pace and skills in one v one situations. He's a talent that we have to take advantage of, but it will take time. He has to adapt and understand the dynamic."
"He'll do prevention work [in the gym], but he's not in there lifting weights. For example, [Under-21s defender] Airidas Golambeckis, he spends hours in the gym - we have to get weight on him. He's the one that needs some muscle, it's the other way around."
West Ham manager Nuno Espirito Santo has prohibited winger Adama Traore from weight training at the club's training ground, despite acknowledging his physique as "incredible." Nuno attributes Traore's muscular frame to genetics and believes he already carries sufficient weight for optimal performance. This directive contradicts Traore's previous claim that he doesn't lift weights, as teammate Crysencio Summerville posted video evidence of him bench-pressing 145kg. Nuno contrasts Traore's situation with young defender Airidas Golambeckis, who requires gym work to build muscle. Traore, signed from Fulham in January for up to £2m, has made limited Premier League appearances but possesses exceptional pace and one-on-one skills. Nuno, who previously managed Traore at Wolves, believes the player's opportunity will come as West Ham fights for survival.
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