Adama Traoré, who joined West Ham United in January, made his first start for the team in the FA Cup fourth round match against Burton Albion. He was delighted and believes that he and the team will have many more positive moments in the future.  

Adama Traoré, 30, was included in the starting lineup by manager Nuno Espirito Santo, one of ten changes made by the team for their match against League One side The Brewers. Ultimately, Criscio Somerville scored the crucial goal five minutes into extra time, securing the victory for his team.  

Since Adama Traoré's move from Fulham to East London, Cristiano Somerville has been one of many excellent strikers he has worked with. He had previously made three substitute appearances, and in the match against Burton, he played 82 minutes, maintaining a smile throughout the game.  

Adama Traoré said: “I’m very happy to get more playing time. It feels great to start and contribute to the team, especially after winning the game. We have a very good team with many excellent people both on and off the pitch. I’m happy to be here, to work with the manager again, and to fight alongside these great teammates. We are training hard and hope to continue to show this chemistry in the game.”  

"The fans here are outstanding, and their singing is full of passion. I mentioned when I signed the contract that I had followed these fans since I was a child, and their enthusiasm resonates with me because I am also a passionate person. For me, the most important thing is to try my best to help the team achieve its goals. I am happy to be able to play from the start of the game, which has helped my form and physical fitness. I feel that I am improving with every game, and I just hope to continue to work hard."  

After a hard-fought match against Burton Albion, Adama Traoré and his teammates set their sights on next month's FA Cup fifth round. Despite Burton's all-out effort against West Ham United, they ultimately failed to secure a victory. The Spanish international, who reached the FA Cup semi-finals with Wolves in the 2018/19 season, now hopes to achieve further success in the Blaugrana jersey and continue the team's good form in all aspects.  

"We anticipated that this kind of competition would be very difficult. We knew our opponents would go all out and use a lot of long passes, so we had to be prepared and seize the opportunities when they arose. I think it was crucial that we maintained a positive attitude throughout. We didn't give up and ultimately won the game. Being able to bring the victory home is the most important thing, and I thank God we did it."  

"Based on everything I've seen so far, I have full confidence in this team. I trust the manager and believe we can succeed in the Premier League. The team has excellent players and a great team atmosphere; we need to stay united and work together. I firmly believe we can achieve our goals and look forward to returning to the pitch and seeing what we can ultimately achieve."  

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