Adama Traoré
WHUSpain
Right
Jan 25, 1996
30
5'10"
190 lb
RW
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One-v-One Creator
West HamAssists late equalizer
Traore provided one assist to go with six chances created in Sunday's 2-2 (2-4) penalty shootout loss against Leeds United.
Analysis: Traore slipped the ball that sparked Mateus Fernandes' 93rd-minute equalizer, picking out Jarrod Bowen before the Englishman's shot cracked off the post and fell right into Fernandes' path as West Ham salvaged a 2-2 draw in stoppage time. He also whipped in a cross that had Taty Castellanos flying in for a finish that rattled the post in the second half, ending with one assist, a season-high six chances created and four completed dribbles over 119 minutes in a nonstop shift down the right flank. Traore is still more of a rotation piece for the Hammers, but he keeps bringing real danger to the front line whenever he gets the start, with 11 chances created over his last four starts.
Makes bench Saturday
Traore (undisclosed) is on the bench for Saturday's clash against Manchester City.
Analysis: Traore is available off the bench for Saturday's clash against Manchester City after being forced off at halftime Monday against Brentford due to a knock. The attacking midfielder was evaluated during the week and appears fit enough to be included in the squad, though the coaching staff may prefer to limit his minutes. Traore has mainly been used as a substitute in Premier League action and appears set to continue in that role.
Suffers knock in FA Cup
Traore was forced off at halftime during Monday's FA Cup win against Brentford due to a knock, according to coach Nuno Espirito Santo, per Toby Bryant from LondonWorld. "I think we have to assess him and see how it goes."
Analysis: Traore made it three straight starts in the FA Cup but his outing was cut short Monday against the Bees, as he was forced off at halftime after picking up a knock during the opening stretch of the match. The attacking midfielder will be evaluated over the next few days to determine the extent of the issue. Even if he is sidelined, it likely won't shake up the starting XI much since he has mainly been used as a bench option in Premier League action.
Transferred to West Ham United
Traore was transferred from Fulham to West Ham United and signed a contract until the end of the season, his new club announced. "We are very happy to welcome Adama to the Club. He is someone I obviously know well from our time together at Wolves, and I am looking forward to working with him again. Adama is someone who knows the Premier League very well, and his qualities - both as a player and a person - will help us between now and the end of the season. He will give us a different option in attacking areas. He is also motivated to fight for us and ready to bring energy, commitment and determination to our challenge," coach Nuno Espirito Santo said.
Analysis: Traore joins West Ham United from Fulham for an undisclosed fee, reuniting with head coach Nuno Espirito Santo, whom he previously worked under at Wolves. The winger is an experienced Premier League attacker known for his pace and power after coming through Barcelona's academy and moving to England in 2015. Traore has made 262 Premier League appearances with 14 goals and 25 assists across spells with Aston Villa, Middlesbrough, Wolves and Fulham.
Goes 90 in cup
Traore started and played the full 90 during Wednesday's Carabao Cup win over Bristol City.
Analysis: Traore was handed his first competitive start of the season Wednesday, going the full 90 in the cup. He's the prototypical super sub, and is likely to remain in that role throughout the season. Traore is an efficient winger, who uses his incredible pace to torment tired defenses, something he did to the tune of eight assists last season. If any of the other wingers are injured, Traore will step into a role in the starting XI.
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