Fulham star Willian has joked that he wants to be just like new signing Adama Traore while working in the gym at Motspur Park.
The Brazilian winger posted on social media as the squad prepare for a tricky trip to Aston Villa on Sunday.
Marco Silva will be desperate to see a response from his Fulham squad after their heartbreaking defeat to Manchester United on Saturday.
A late Bruno Fernandes goal punished a performance that was more than worthy of a point at Craven Cottage.
It leaves Fulham in 15th hovering six points above the relegation zone.
Although there’s a decent gap to the bottom four teams, the Whites need to find a way to climb up the table and fast with scoring goals becoming a major issue.
Silva hinted in his press conference last week that he could have several first-team players available again soon.
Tosin Adarabioyo, Kenny Tete and Adama Traore were all nearing a return before the Manchester United game.
Adama was in the gym working with his Fulham teammates yesterday, including Willian.
The experienced winger joked he wanted to be just like the notoriously strong forward who joined on a free transfer in the summer.
Willian jokes with Adama in Fulham gym
Posting on his Instagram story yesterday, Willian shared a video of him working out and Adama can be seen in the background with some of his teammates.
Alongside the clip, Willian used the caption: “I want to be like you @adamatrd37”
Adama was brought in this summer on a free transfer after being released by Wolverhampton Wanderers.
The 27-year-old has a reputation for being incredibly quick and incredibly strong.
He’s also well known for occasionally applying oil to his arms to stop defenders from grabbing onto him as he motors past them.
Willian and Adama could end up being a lethal combination for Fulham when the Spaniard is fully fit, although the Brazilian is unlikely to end up with his physique no matter how long he spends in the gym.
Silva will want to have his full squad available as quickly as possible, especially considering Adama has only managed to play 35 minutes of football this season.