Adama Traore reveals exactly what Pep Guardiola said to him on the pitch after Fulham’s defeat at Man City
Fulham winger Adama Traore has revealed what Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola said to him after last weekend’s match at the Etihad Stadium.
In an enthralling encounter, Fulham took the lead through Andreas Pereira before a brace from Mateo Kovacic put City ahead.
Jeremy Doku then made it 3-1 for City before Rodrigo Muniz scored late on for Fulham as City won 3-2.
The outcome of the match could have been different had Traore not missed a few inviting chances to score.
Guardiola gave advice to Traore on the pitch after the match.
Fulham winger Adama Traore revealed what Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola said to him
Guardiola gave Traore some advice after the winger missed key chances against City
Traore, who knew Guardiola from his time at Barcelona, revealed that Guardiola encouraged him after the match and also gave him advice on how to finish the chances he missed.
The 28-year-old praised Guardiola as ‘the best coach in the world’.
Traore said El Larguero: ‘I’ve known him for a few years, but it’s always appreciated.
‘He is without doubt the best coach in the world. After the match he came up to me to tell me it was a good match. He gave me some tips on how to finish the chances I had against them.”
Asked about Traore during his post-match press conference, Guardiola said: ‘I met him at Barca. When I arrived at Aston Villa I also called him and he has always been friendly.’
Traore missed two inviting chances to score in Fulham’s defeat to City
“Adama, he’s unstoppable in that game. We had no control over when he had the ball. You have to defend in your 18-yard box.”
Traore represented Barcelona at youth level and made four senior appearances before signing for Aston Villa in 2015.
Periods at Middlebrough and Wolves followed, with Traore loaned out again to Barcelona before joining Fulham in 2023.
Traore is often a threat with his direct runs, but he has scored just three goals in 26 games for Fulham so far.
Fulham currently sit eighth in the Premier League after taking eleven points from their opening seven games this season.
