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West Ham Coach Bans Weightlifting for Adama Traoré

The coach cites injury prevention to manage a January signing still being eased into the team.

Overview

  • Nuno Espírito Santo said Traoré must stay out of the gym and stop lifting weights, allowing only injury‑prevention work.
  • The coach described the winger’s physique as incredible and gene‑driven, stressing that the player already carries enough weight.
  • Traoré joined from Fulham in January and has featured mainly as a late substitute, with one FA Cup start and no goals reported for West Ham so far.
  • Nuno, who previously managed Traoré at Wolves, is prioritizing patience and tactical integration as West Ham fight to avoid relegation.
  • Media in England reported a teammate’s video showing Traoré bench‑pressing 145 kg, but the club’s public directive on gym work remains unchanged.