Tottenham: a possible imminent departure for Yves Bissouma?

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·13. August 2025

Tottenham: a possible imminent departure for Yves Bissouma?

The Malian midfielder is left out for the UEFA Super Cup clash against PSG.

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Yves Bissouma will be one of the major absentees from the UEFA Super Cup this Wednesday, August 13, when Tottenham Hotspur face Paris Saint-Germain. The reason for this decision appears to be clear: the former Lille player is reportedly being disciplined by his manager for repeated lateness.

Tottenham Hotspur take on Paris Saint-Germain in the UEFA Super Cup this Wednesday, August 13, 2025. For head coach Thomas Frank, this will be his first official match at the helm of the Spurs—a pivotal moment to kick off his new era with the club and potentially secure a European trophy. Notably, the Danish manager has decided to leave Yves Bissouma out of the squad.

Has the relationship between Bissouma and Tottenham reached breaking point?

The Malian international has been dropped from the matchday squad for disciplinary reasons, as Thomas Frank confirmed at a press conference.

"He has been late on several occasions, and this time, it was one too many. As a coach, you need to show your players plenty of love, but you also need to set standards and enforce consequences," explained Thomas Frank, the former Brentford manager.

Bissouma's exclusion is even more striking given the number of absentees in the squad, which already includes James Maddison (injured), Dejan Kulusevski, Radu Dragusin, Bryan Gil, and Manor Solomon. One thing is certain: this breach of discipline by the midfielder is likely to have both sporting and contractual repercussions. It could weigh heavily on the future of the Malian international. This is not the first time Bissouma's punctuality has been called into question; last season, he was already disciplined for minor behavioral issues. This time, however, the consequences could be far more severe.