"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. 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."
Adama Traore, a 30-year-old Spanish winger who joined West Ham from Fulham in January, has been instructed by manager Nuno Espirito Santo to avoid weight-lifting at the club's training ground. Nuno believes Traore's natural genetics have already provided him with adequate muscular mass and that additional weight gain could be detrimental to his performance. The manager emphasized that Traore will only perform preventative gym work rather than strength training. Nuno contrasted this approach with younger players like defender Airidas Golambeckis, who require additional muscle development. This directive reflects Nuno's tactical assessment of Traore's physical attributes and his belief that the winger's current physique is optimal for his role.
Read at www.independent.co.uk
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