“Yves Bissouma’s Final Shot to Rescue His Tottenham Career”
“Yves Bissouma Delivers Last-Ditch Chance to Salvage Tottenham Future”
Tottenham fans have been largely disappointed with Yves Bissouma’s performances this season, and he now faces a crucial chance to turn things around. The 28-year-old has started only 13 of Spurs’ 28 Premier League games so far. Although injuries have played a role, his frequent time on the bench has raised concerns.
Ange Postecoglou appears to prefer a midfield pairing of Rodrigo Bentancur and Pape Sarr, with Lucas Bergvall also emerging as a more important figure in the Tottenham lineup. Despite the £25 million investment to bring Yves Bissouma in from Brighton in 2022 [BBC Sport], he has yet to make a significant impact in the Premier League since his arrival in North London.
Yves Bissouma faces growing frustration from Tottenham fans, with suggestions of a potential summer exit. Despite his contract running until the summer of 2026, supporters are urging the club to “sell him this summer,” particularly after the 1-0 loss to AZ Alkmaar on March 6. While Bentancur was also criticized in the aftermath, he has displayed more skill, creativity, passion, and drive on the field than Bissouma since his move from Juventus.
Ange Postecoglou’s time at Tottenham may be hanging in the balance, but with the second leg approaching and a one-goal deficit to overcome against AZ, Bissouma might have just been given the ideal chance to prove himself.
Yves Bissouma’s 2024/25 Premier League season Stats (via FotMob):
Minutes played: 1,099
Goals/Assists: 2/0
Successful dribbles: 32%
Tackles won: 67%
Errors leading to goal: 1
Rodrigo Bentancur will be unavailable for the Europa League second leg against AZ Alkmaar due to a yellow card in the first leg, meaning he is suspended for the home match on Thursday, March 13. This creates the perfect opportunity for Bissouma to step up and prove himself.
Tottenham’s season now hinges entirely on winning the Europa League, after being eliminated from both the EFL Cup and FA Cup by Liverpool and Aston Villa, with the team currently sitting 13th in the Premier League table.
Last season, Bissouma showed he had the potential to be the midfielder who could drive Tottenham forward in the coming years, but that promise has yet to materialize this season. If the former Brighton player is to stay beyond the summer, he must remind Postecoglou of the quality he is capable of when performing at his best, not at his worst.