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For: Kike Frías Updated 06 Feb 2022, 17: 06 pm EST
FC Barcelona not only regained its smile and confidence after its 4-2 win at home against Atlético de Madrid, but also to measure the performance of winter signings (or returns) between them the one of Adama Traoré .
Considered as a “mole” due to his physical condition , since it exceeds the 190 pounds of weight in pure muscle and that does not mean that he loses speed on the wings of the field, much is expected of Adama in Catalonia in the midst of the reengineering carried out by coach Xavi Hernández.
Against Atleti the best version of the winger was seen, the one that delighted in the Premier League with Wolverhampton. Fast, incisive, accurate passing, well positioned and always creating danger from the edge of the rival area.
He did what Traoré wanted on the right wing, which was where Xavi placed him in the XI headline. He participated in the play of the first goal and put the second goal on a silver platter after sending a cross that Gavi placed well in Jan Oblak’s goal.
Xavi did not hold back at a press conference to extol the first game of “La Flecha” after his return to Barcelona, where he was from the basic forces (2013 – 2015).
“He is a very mature player. He knows when he must face, when he must pass it, he has chosen the moments well. Physically it is an animal, a beast (…) it makes a difference”
Xavi Hernández on Adama Traoré
The former player, captain and current coach of Barcelona also highlighted the power and strength of the winger and his ease in dribbling players, something that was seen a lot in the Camp Nou: was a nightmare for the mattress defense due to his dribbling and physical power.
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“Quick, press, run, recover, center… he has excelled on his return. When Xavi sat him down in the minute 48 , the Camp Nou has given him a well-deserved ovation”Diario Marca
Traoré ended up leaving after a minute 61 when the game was already 4-2 and in control for Barca, despite the onslaught from Atlético de Madrid. The applause of what will be his home for the remainder of the season -until now- are a good omen for the Spaniard of Malian origin.
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