October 24th 2024.
In a thrilling match between Fulham and Manchester City, Kyle Walker found himself struggling to keep up with Adama Traore's incredible speed. Even with a head start, Walker was no match for Traore's lightning-fast pace as he zoomed past him towards City's goal. Despite his best efforts, Walker was unable to stop Traore from making his way through and scoring a goal for Fulham.
Reflecting on the moment, Walker humbly admits that Traore beat him "fair and square." In a recent episode of the BBC's "You'll Never Beat Kyle Walker" podcast, the 34-year-old defender talked about the race with Traore and how he could have done things differently. He acknowledges that he should have used his arm to block Traore, but also gives credit to the Fulham midfielder for being incredibly strong and fast.
Walker, who is known for his speed on the field, was taken aback by Traore's lightning-quick pace. He even goes as far as to say that Traore could be up there with him in terms of speed. And it's not just Traore who has impressed Walker with his pace - he also mentions Dutch defender Micky Van de Ven, who stands at an impressive 6ft 7in and has an incredible stride.
Despite being outpaced by Traore, Walker takes it in stride and sees it as a compliment that people were surprised by his defeat. He compares it to a similar moment when he was sprinting towards Ousmane Dembele during a match against France, only to find that Dembele had already turned and was running the other way. Walker believes that these moments show that he is doing something right on the field.
Meanwhile, Traore has revealed an interesting tactic he uses to prevent defenders from grabbing onto him. After joining Fulham, he was gifted a box of baby oil which he now uses on his arms. According to Traore, this was recommended to him by a doctor after he suffered a shoulder injury. He explains that the oil makes it difficult for defenders to hold onto him, which gives him an advantage on the field.
Traore also shares that the first time he used the oil, a defender noticed the slipperiness of his arm and asked him about it. And even after joining Fulham, he continues to receive a whole box of baby oil from a brand that supports him. It seems that Traore has found a unique way to stay ahead of his opponents and keep them from getting a hold of him.
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