Recently, Fulham winger Ivobi shared photos of Traore and Bassi wrestling in the locker room on social media. He said in an interview that the team's success is due to the good relationship between the players.
Ivobi acted as referee when teammates Traore and Bassi wrestled in the locker room, and Traore eventually threw centre-back Bassi to the ground twice, winning the bragging rights to the contest.
Ivobi believes that any challenger from the Premier League will suffer the same fate when facing this Spanish speed machine. Ivobi smiled and told the Sun: "I don't think anyone can beat Traore. This guy is like a brick, he's just a dumbbell with legs. He's too strong, really too strong."
This wrestling video has caused different reactions among Fulham fans, some worrying about the risk of injury and the players are not focused on football, while others are happy to see the players enjoying their time behind the scenes. Ivobi understands these concerns, but he leans more towards the latter and believes that the pleasure reflects the close connection between the teams – a secret to their success.
Former Arsenal player Ivobi performed particularly well last season, scoring nine goals and contributing six assists. He believes that there is a direct relationship between his mood off the court and his performance on the court.
Ivobi's Project 17 Charity held a P17 football game on Sunday to raise awareness of ACLT, a life-saving organization dedicated to increasing blood, stem cells and organ donors in black groups, Ivobi added: "If I feel happy off the court, I will do well on the court. When I can express myself freely and be the real person, I can play at my best on the court."
"Many people may be surprised, a lot of football players are actually very interesting. It's just that they don't want to show this side. But I'm not afraid to show this side of mine. While Calvin and Adama wrestling may not be shown, because they may be injured, it also shows that we are all Big kids, love to enjoy life. "
"I hope people understand that we are not just robots, not just footballers, we are brothers. There are no conceited people in our team, and everyone is willing to work for each other. I think that's a big reason we play so well, especially outside the training grounds, like the family barbecue party organized by Marco Silva. "
"Brazilian players Rodrigo Munis and Andres Pereira play Brazilian music, and you'll see Robinson and Bassi dancing, and all the British boys sing Brazilian songs. We're a big family, all kinds of cultures are blending here, and we appreciate every culture, which is really wonderful."