The Tottenham games Yves Bissouma will miss with suspension

Upon his unveiling at Tottenham Hotspur, Yves Bissouma admitted: “If I don’t play football, I’m not happy.”

The Mali worldwide’s temper is ready to plunge over the approaching weeks after receiving his second crimson card of the season in opposition to Nottingham Forest.

Tottenham had already scored each targets in a 2-0 victory when Bissouma caught Ryan Yates excessive on his shin within the second half. After the match, Spurs boss Ange Postecoglou lamented: “Unfortunately we pay the price now as, not just for this game, he obviously misses a huge chunk of football between now and when he comes back. It’s disappointing, but it is what it is.”

Here’s a take a look at fairly how a lot soccer Bissouma will miss for Spurs.

Recent historical past means that Tottenham could not vastly miss their defensive linchpin for the go to of Everton. The Toffees have gained simply one among their earlier 15 away games in opposition to Spurs, dropping closely at three totally different venues throughout this bleak sequence.

However, Sean Dyche’s facet have been at their greatest on the street this season, harnessing a direct model of soccer diametrically against Postecoglou’s most popular possession-based strategy. Without Bissouma, Tottenham’s rearguard has one much less layer of safety.

Brighton proprietor Tony Bloom is not usually lured into the highlight however the former skilled gambler admitted that Bissouma’s sale to Spurs was “a big loss” in a uncommon interview final 12 months.

On his first return to the Amex, Bissouma was a part of a Tottenham group that gained 1-0 however this iteration of Spurs will need to journey to the south coast with out the previous Seagull.

Unlike Postecoglou, who made a record-breaking begin to his Premier League managerial profession, Andoni Iraola has taken longer to implement not wildly dissimilar taking part in rules at Bournemouth.

After a sticky spell, the group has “just started clicking” in line with in-form ahead Dominic Solanke. While Spurs lead the Premier League for prime turnovers, Bournemouth have scored extra targets from these conditions than some other membership this season.

Bissouma has been responsible of some high-profile blunders in possession – notably in opposition to Manchester City – however whoever fills in for him on the base of Tottenham’s midfield will need to be cautious of the Bournemouth gamers snapping at their heels.

As that is Bissouma’s second crimson card of the season, his dismissal in opposition to Forest for violent conduct has earned him a ban for 4 (somewhat than three) games.

The suspension carries throughout all home competitions, making certain that the 27-year-old will miss out on Tottenham’s FA Cup third-round tie in opposition to Burnley to begin the brand new 12 months.

Spurs have already swatted the Clarets apart this season however earned a 5-2 victory in September with a totally match squad. The injured duo of James Maddison and Micky van de Ven are set to nonetheless be on the sidelines subsequent to Bissouma for this cup tie.

Tottenham’s subsequent match after the go to from Burnley is a visit to Old Trafford on 14 January. However, Bissouma was at all times anticipated to be absent for this league assembly with Manchester United.

The Mali midfielder will probably symbolize his nation of their group-stage opener in opposition to South Africa on the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) on 16 January, simply two days after Tottenham go to the Theatre of Dreams.

At the earliest, Bissouma might theoretically be obtainable for the London derby in opposition to Brentford on 31 January. However, that best-case situation hinges on Mali crashing out of the group stage for the primary time since 2017.

AFCON ends with a closing on 11 February 2024, sooner or later after Bissouma’s former employers Brighton journey to the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.

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