Wolverhampton Wanderers sealed their place in the last-32 of the Europa League after drawing 3-3 with SC Braga on Thursday, and Adama Traore was one of many players praised by supporters for his performance.
Before Wolves’ late collapse, the 23-year-old put the visitors 3-1 up in the 35th minute. He collected the ball from man-of-the-match Raul Jimenez and fired into the back of the net from the edge of the area.
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A goal and 2 assists for Raul Jimenez tonight, what a first 45 minutes from him in Portugal. Adama Traoré really starting to add goals to his game this season also, really good signs for Wolves as the season progresses #WWFC
— Josh Bunting (@Buntingfootball) November 28, 2019
Adama Traore has really added end product into his game this season hasn't he? No longer just a speed merchant. #WWFC #Wolves
— Samuel dB🇲🇲 (@samuel_dB_021) November 28, 2019
Oh oh oh, Adama’s on fire…#wwfc🐺✊ pic.twitter.com/ngSlyAdprX
— RoseTelstarWallCult5 (@5Tunesaday) November 28, 2019
Adama Traore finally delivering on the big stage. Never in doubt. Wolves got an absolute bargain from Boro. #wwfc
— Kamran (@K4MY_) November 28, 2019
What a first half, Adama is getting better game by game, just brilliant to watch. Can't get my head around us tearing apart teams in Europe. #wwfc
— Dave (@Beardo92) November 28, 2019
Against Braga, Traore played for 74 minutes, made 50 touches, won one aerial duel, created one chance, had two shots with 50% accuracy, completed 76.5% of his 17 passes, whipped in three crosses and made one tackle.
He’s made 22 appearances in all competitions this season, scoring and creating nine goals. Traore’s enjoying a prolific campaign and has finally silenced the critics who questioned his end product – only Jimenez (six goals, two assists) has contributed more goals in the Premier League (two goals, three assists).
Wolves next face Sheffield United on December 1 and could move within four points of fourth-placed Chelsea if results go their way over the weekend.