Xavier Hernández Creus (better known as Xavi) is finding his footing as Barcelona’s manager. To date, his best assist may have been acquiring a player that many greeted with skepticism, Adama Traore.
Barcelona has played without right-wing strikers for several years. Although Messi had figured in that position, his position on the green field has been “free.”
While Dembele has donated sparks several times, persistent injuries have gotten in the way. Realistically, the right-wing has also been on the defense, from a lack of defensive assistance to the attacker. As a result, midfielders have been forced to do more work on defense, taking them away from assists.
But the solution to the problem seems to have been found. His name is Adama Traore. Traore’s return to Camp Nou was initially viewed with suspicion due to poor statistics in his last two seasons with Wolverhampton. But time has proven otherwise. Traore shows that there is not only muscle involved but also wisdom. Four assists in just five games is a response to all the criticism.
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Slowly, Traore is gaining fans. The Spanish striker is also highly committed to physical training. That is a bonus when it comes to his involvement in defense–where his teammates need help, especially Dani Alves, who ats 38 years old, is without the speed and energy he once had. Traore can cover his space. In addition, the duo of “A-A” –Adama and Aubameyang–can be a bad dream for opponents. One assists, and the other scores!
Bottom line? The attacking game will not be dependent on the left-wing. The right-wing of Barca’s attack has been reborn!
