Traore banned from lifting weights at West Ham
BBC Sport · 2026-03-03 · archive
Adama Traore "carries enough weight" and only needs to be in the gym to do "prevention work", says West Ham manager Nuno Espirito Santo.
The Story So Far
West Ham United manager Nuno Espirito Santo has implemented specific fitness restrictions for Adama Traore, prohibiting the player from engaging in heavy weightlifting sessions. The manager believes the winger already possesses sufficient physical mass and strength, suggesting that further muscle building is unnecessary for his role. Instead, Traore’s gym activity will focus primarily on injury prevention and maintenance exercises. This approach aims to optimize the player’s conditioning by prioritizing flexibility and health over additional power. The decision highlights a tailored training program designed to ensure the attacker remains at peak performance levels throughout the season while minimizing excessive physical strain.
This archive update is part of All WHUFC's ongoing coverage of archive news around West Ham United.
Read more West Ham United headlines on the All WHUFC news feed, check the current squad on the West Ham player archive, and follow upcoming games on the fixtures page.
All WHUFC is a fan-run West Ham United portal covering archive updates, team news, transfer moves, match reports, historic profiles for every player to have represented the club, matchday chants, and community stories from Hammers supporters worldwide.
Read the full article at BBC Sport
Back to all West Ham news