Traore changes nationality

Last updated : 24 June 2004 By Al Campbell
Traore played for the French under 18's but has struggled to make the move up to the under 21's and is miles away from a full cap so he has opted to play for Mali instead.

"I think this will be good for me because I think the national team will allow me to relaunch my career, whether that's at Liverpool or somewhere else," says the Reds defender.