‘I can’ - Adama Traore sends Wolves warning ahead of emotional Premier League return

Adama Traore has revealed he is almost back to full fitness ahead of his return to Wolverhampton Wanderers this weekend.

A frustrating season has resulted in the winger suffering several hamstring setbacks. Traore was rarely on the treatment table at Molineux but has endured an injury-hit campaign at Fulham.

He is yet to start a Premier League fixture - playing just 79 minutes all season. Marco Silva has eased the 28-year-old into action from the bench since returning from a lengthy lay-off last month.

Traore is yet to break down and, ironically, could be in line to start against Wolves on Saturday. The Spain international - who bagged his first goal for the Cottagers last weekend - spent five years in the West Midlands before seeking pastures new last summer.

Reports suggested Traore, whose contract had expired, rejected a fresh deal at Wolves before penning a two-year deal with Fulham. Speaking ahead of an emotional Molineux return, the wideman warned his former teammates that he is nearing peak fitness again.

“I hadn’t had an injury that long in my career,” Traore said. “So it was tough and lonely. When you are out for a long time, all you want is to help the team and, first of all, come back to the pitch and have that feeling of being back with your teammates.

“It was frustrating. I was close to coming back, then I had some problems. I’m feeling good. I think I can keep growing and keep getting the rhythm of the game. It’s not many minutes I’ve played (yet) but I feel I can keep improving. I’m going to get back to my best. Every player wants to start games, but that’s the decision of the manager.”