Tottenham Hotspur midfielder Yves Bissouma caused trouble ahead of the opening of the 2024-2025 Premier League.
The Sun, a British media outlet, reported on the 12th (Korea Standard Time) that Tottenham ace Bissouma filmed and posted a scene on social networking services (SNS) a few days before the start of the new season.
The media reported, “Bissouma himself shared a video of himself on Snapchat of himself engaging in illegal activities with his friends. He attended the party after a friendly match against Bayern Munich on Saturday night (11th). On a noisy night full of alcohol, he was confirmed to be taking nitrous oxide in a chauffeur limousine carrying him and his friends.”
According to the media, nitrous oxide was classified as a Class C drug last year as part of the government’s anti-social action plan, and its use for entertainment is a crime.
Since last year, it has become illegal to carry laughing gas for the purpose of feeling better, and repeated violations can result in up to two years in prison and unlimited fines.
A witness said, “Any Premier League star will openly use hippie crack (laughing gas). This is illegal, and Bissouma is likely to be investigated by the police, let alone sanctioned by the club.”
“The new season starts next weekend and he disappointed all Tottenham fans. Manager Anji Postecoglou will check the red color. It is really thoughtless of him to share the video on his own.”
Bissouma apologized on the day, saying, “I want to apologize for the videos. This was a serious lack of judgment. I understand how serious this is and I also knew it could be dangerous for health. And I feel really seriously responsible as a soccer player and role model.”
Tottenham told The Sun: “We are confirming the matter. It will be handled internally.”
Tottenham manager Anji Postecoglou has no choice but to be angry at Bissouma’s situation. Bissouma is the main midfielder resource in the team because it had a big accident when the season was just around the corner.
British media ‘Football London’ said, “Bissuma’s words are the last few words that will especially upset Postecoglou,” adding, “Postecoglou sees him as a major figure in the center of the team and as a person who can inspire young players at Tottenham.”
Bissouma left Brighton and Hove Albion for Tottenham in the summer of 2022. As he showed good performance at Brighton, he also had high expectations for Tottenham.
He did not have many chances in his first season. Antonio Conte, who led Tottenham in the 2022-23 season, mostly appointed him as a substitute. He appeared in 28 games, but averaged just 45 minutes.
Postecoglou was different when he joined Tottenham Hotspur last summer. Postecoglou regarded Bissou as the core of the team’s midfield and told Bissouma directly that he plays a very important role in his football. 메이저놀이터
After receiving the opportunity, Bissouma has completely changed. He played as a main defensive midfielder with Papa Sarr, showing off his outstanding forward progress and outstanding defense capabilities. He has been reborn as the core of Tottenham’s midfield by boasting active activities.
However, as the season progressed, his skills gradually declined. He was often seen losing passes and easily taking away the ball in the midfield with few advantages. His defense also weakened, which served as an excuse for Tottenham’s massive loss.
At the end of the season, he failed to play in the last two games due to a knee injury.
He had to display stable performance this season. He showed good performance during the pre-season. He played for more than 45 minutes in all five games he played during the pre-season, scoring one goal and one assist. It seemed that it was up to Bissouma to get the starting position in the midfield for the new season.
However, Bissouma dumped the opportunity he was given on his own. It is known that he inhaled laughter after a friendly match against Bayern Munich at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on the 11th. As Bissouma’s disciplinary level is not expected to be light, Postecoglou will have to fill his vacancy.
Tottenham will play the opening game of the first round of the 2024-2025 Premier League against Leicester City at King Power Stadium in Leicester, England on the 20th. Vissouma is highly likely not to be able to play in the opening game.
