Yves Bissouma
29-Year-Old
Tottenham Hotspur
Premier
Active defensively in Sunday's loss
Bissouma recorded four tackles (three won), four clearances and two interceptions in Sunday's 4-1 defeat against Arsenal. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 86th minute.
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Bissouma made his fourth start of the season Sunday and completed the full 90 minutes for the first time. Although his side conceded four goals, Bissouma was very active on the defensive end of the pitch. He won six duels, made four clearances, won three tackles, intercepted two passes and blocked one shot. He was able to log all those stats in part because Arsenal dominated possession, but with how Spurs' season is going that could continue to be the case in many upcoming matches. Still, Bissouma and the rest of Spurs' midfield and defense need to drastically improve their performance in order to get the club out of the relegation battle.
Bissouma made his fourth start of the season Sunday and completed the full 90 minutes for the first time. Although his side conceded four goals, Bissouma was very active on the defensive end of the pitch. He won six duels, made four clearances, won three tackles, intercepted two passes and blocked one shot. He was able to log all those stats in part because Arsenal dominated possession, but with how Spurs' season is going that could continue to be the case in many upcoming matches. Still, Bissouma and the rest of Spurs' midfield and defense need to drastically improve their performance in order to get the club out of the relegation battle.
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Bissouma is fit and an option for the club following his time at AFCON, according to manager Thomas Frank.
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Heading back to Spurs after duty
Bissouma (depression) played the full AFCON with Mali and is now heading back to Tottenham after being eliminated from the competition.
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Dealing with severe depression
Bissouma has been called up by Mali for the AFCON starting Dec. 21 and ending Jan. 18, just days after being at the heart of a heated controversy following a video showing him consuming laughing gas. Bissouma explained to the media that the incident was the result of severe depression, according to Lassana Camara from PAF. "I am a strong person. A mentally and physically strong African man. But these incidents broke something in me that I didn't even know could be broken. I am truly sorry."
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No update on status
Bissouma (ankle) didn't have any status update ahead of Wednesday's Carabao Cup clash with Everton, per manager Thomas Frank. "It's all good from the guys who played on Sunday. Dominic - steps forward, it's step by step. Cuti is on the pitch, no timeframe, but on the pitch. Destiny is on the pitch as well, so, three steps forward."
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Suffers serious ankle injury
Bissouma made his return from injury while on international duty with Mali but suffered a serious ankle injury just 15 seconds after entering the pitch, according to Jonny H from Last Word On Spurs.
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Could leave club in January
Bissouma could leave Tottenham in the summer, according to The Times.
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Bissouma has struggled to see regular minutes with the Spurs this season, and that situation isn't expected to change any time soon. However, Bissouma's contract will expire in the summer. That means it could be challenging to find a buyer. If that's the case, the Spurs could choose to sign Bissouma to a new contract to keep him around and try to sell him in the summer of 2026.
Bissouma has struggled to see regular minutes with the Spurs this season, and that situation isn't expected to change any time soon. However, Bissouma's contract will expire in the summer. That means it could be challenging to find a buyer. If that's the case, the Spurs could choose to sign Bissouma to a new contract to keep him around and try to sell him in the summer of 2026.