traore to adam He refused to retreat into his future and vowed to focus on the Wolves’ struggle for survival.
The striker’s first goal since October wolves A critical 1-0 win over Tottenham on Saturday.
took them five points away premier The league’s relegation zone after their fourth win in eight games.
Traore – linked to Tottenham and Leeds last month – his contract expires in the summer and negotiations drag on without any deal, but he remains committed to keeping the club afloat.
“My mentality is to give everything to the team after seeing it. I’m always happy with the Wolves and the coach,” he said.
“My focus is game by game 100 percent. My focus is on the field. Next, I’ll leave that to my manager, we’ve had a great relationship over the years.
“My mindset is to make an impact and get points, keep working and keep winning.”
Traore has only had two league starts under Julen Lopetegui, and only four in all competitions since November.
The 27-year-old, who was loaned to Barcelona last season, came off the bench again on Saturday and wants more playing time but respects Lopetegui’s decisions.
“Every player wants to start the game. “No player in the world wants to start the game,” he said.
“But when I come, I want to give my 100 percent to the team. It’s not my decision. What I can control is to make an impact and try to help the team when I’m on the pitch.
“Whether I came from the bench or not, that’s what I do. I respect this teacher’s decision. All I do is try to improve myself as a player and whatever the team tells me I will be there.”
Tottenham missed their chance to beat fifth-placed Newcastle by seven points in the Champions League race following Traore’s late win.
Antonio Conte After recovering from gallbladder surgery, he returned to work after his defeat.
The Spurs have played two more games than most of their top four rivals and Ben Davies knows that just reaching the Champions League may not be enough for the club.
He said: “It’s a difficult question. Our wishes are obviously a little more than that. We want to win trophies, we missed that this year.
“The Champions League is a good success, the club wants to be there every year. That should be our foundation.
“We’re really looking forward to getting him (Conte) back. It’s been a long time but we have a big game (against AC Milan) on Wednesday and it’s very important that he is with us.”