Overview
- The manager said Traoré's physique is "incredible" and largely genetic, instructing him to "stay out of the gym" for lifting while permitting only prevention work.
- A video posted by teammate Crysencio Summerville showed Traoré bench-pressing 145kg at Rush Green last week, renewing scrutiny of his past claim that he does not lift weights.
- Traoré joined from Fulham in January to reunite with Nuno and has so far made four Premier League appearances as a substitute, with one start in the FA Cup.
- Nuno said limiting resistance work is intended to preserve the winger's speed and efficiency, contrasting Traoré's program with young defender Airidas Golambeckis, who is encouraged to add muscle.
- The comments came before Wednesday's league trip to Fulham, with Nuno adding that Traoré must adapt to the team's dynamics behind in-form attackers Jarrod Bowen and Summerville.