Football.London have pointed out that Yves Bissouma is just one yellow card away from a one-match suspension.
Bissouma has not only been one of Tottenham’s most consistent performances but arguably one of the best players across the Premier League so far this season.
The 27-year-old has impressed with his defensive work, constantly putting out fires in front of the ball four, and has also proven crucial in helping Spurs progress the ball up the pitch.
BURNLEY, ENGLAND – SEPTEMBER 2: Tottenham Hotspur’s Yves Bissouma during the Premier League match between Burnley FC and Tottenham Hotspur at Turf Moor on September 2, 2023 in Burnley, England. (Photo by Rich Linley – CameraSport via Getty Images)
Bissouma is walking a suspension tightrope at Spurs
However, Tottenham could soon have to do without their key man as his yellow card against Liverpool was his fourth of the season.
Premier League rules state that players who pick up five yellow cards in the first 19 league games will have to serve a one-match suspension.
That means that if Bissouma is booked anytime in the next 12 matches, Ange Postecoglou might have to turn to either Oliver Skipp or Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg.
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There is no chance that Bissouma is going to go 12 matches without picking up a yellow. So, it is actually in Tottenham’s interest that he gets booked against Luton or Fulham so that he misses a relatively easy game.
Spurs have some big games coming up against the likes of Chelsea and Villa in November, which Postecoglou would not want the Mali international to miss.
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