'He needs to realise!' - Adama Traore banned from lifting weights at West Ham, reveals Nuno Espirito Santo
Goal | 03.03.2026 09:15
Nuno clarified that the restriction is intended to improve efficiency and prevent injuries. The manager stated that while younger players, such as 18-year-old defender Airidas Golambeckis, are encouraged to "spend hours in the gym" to gain necessary bulk, Traore is on the opposite end of the spectrum. The eight-time Spain international now focuses solely on flexibility and "prevention work" to ensure that his significant muscle mass does not jeopardise his primary weapon: record-breaking acceleration and top-end speed.
