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When I saw Wolves team sheet against Leicester City on Saturday I thought I was seeing the display of a FIFA 21 match instead of a real life football match. Why would anyone wants to start Adama Traore from the left? He has played either as a right winger or a right wing back most of his life. When the game ended I started asking myself serious questions. Is this the year Traore finally becomes a respected forward? Is Bruno Lage the man to unshackle him and turn him to a true force of an attacker? When Adama left La Masia sources had it that some at Barca weren't too happy to let him go because they had high hopes for him. So far, the person who sanctioned his release will definitely feel justified. Against Leicester Traore had 6 shots (four inside the box) and should have scored when one on one with Schmeichel. His expected goal ratio of 0.88 is the highest in the EPL for this round, even higher than that of Bruno Fernandes who scored three goals. Losing that gilt edged chance showcased the issues with finishing he has faced all his life. The fact that he got into those shooting positions in the first place is actually my main interest. Before now he is always hugging the line and delivering crosses to the box. From the left he has the ability to cut onto his favoured and blast a shot. And yes, he's got a bullet of a shot in his right foot. With six shots and a clear goal scoring opportunity that was wasted my eyes are firmly on Traore now. If he proves to be as dangerous in his next match as he was against Leicester Wolves should be steadying themselves for a serious bid for Traore's services. Lage might just have found the right formula for Traore's talent.

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