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Adama Traore believes the preventing spirit West Ham confirmed of their dramatic FA Cup exit to Leeds proves they will keep up this season.
The Hammers, nonetheless within the Premier League relegation zone, trailed Leeds 2-0 going into stoppage time after targets from Ao Tanaka and Dominic Calvert-Lewin.
They made an astonishing comeback by way of Mateus Fernandes and Axel Disasi to pressure a 2-2 draw and additional time, solely to bow out on penalties.
“I am unhappy due to how we misplaced however now we have to take the positives from the sport,” stated winger Traore.
“We confirmed nice preventing spirit and fought till the top. It is unlucky that we misplaced on penalties however we’ll attempt to enhance and be higher in our subsequent sport.
“We have to transfer on as a result of this sport is now already previously. I imagine we will keep up and the sensation would’ve been higher if it was a win, however there have been positives.”
West Ham would’ve been tasked with a London derby at Wembley in opposition to Chelsea had they acquired by way of to the ultimate 4.
Traore was signed in January by Hammers boss Nuno Espirito Santo, who additionally managed him at Wolves.
He added: “I really like the id of the membership and the followers who’re passionate like myself. I wish to play and do nicely beneath a supervisor I do know.”
