Tottenham Hotspur defensive midfielder Yves Bissouma played a key role in the 4-1 victory over West Ham United on Saturday. The 28-year-old scored the second goal for Spurs at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium to give his team the crucial lead.
Spurs started the game on the backfoot when Mohammed Kudus scored an early goal for the visitors, shocking the crowd. The hosts bounced back with a 36th-minute goal from Dejan Kulusevski and dominated their London rivals in the second half.
The Lilywhites have registered their seventh victory from 11 games in all competitions with this emphatic performance against West Ham. The win allowed them to bounce back from the loss against Brighton & Hove Albion before the October international break.
Bissouma has a key role to play for Spurs as the main defensive midfielder in the upcoming congested fixture period. The 28-year-old invited controversy during the start of the season which earned him suspension for the first Premier League game.
However, Ange Postecoglou trusts the Mali international and Bissouma has repaid his trust with fine performances for the Lilywhites. Bissouma’s all-round performance against West Ham is a perfect base for him to build consistent performances until the November international break.
According to SofaScore, Bissouma had 60 touches and 40 passes with 93% passing accuracy, delivering one key pass for teammates. Furthermore, the 28-year-old won seven out of 12 ground duels and earned two fouls during the game, displaying his control.
Bissouma made four clearances and five tackles to stop the opposition from building any further attacks following their first goal. The Mali international earned a well-deserved rest when Rodrigo Bentancur replaced him in the 81st minute of the game.
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Bissouma earns £55,000 per week in his current contract that expires in the summer of 2026, while his influence is equivalent to any world-class player currently active. The 28-year-old is a pivotal part of Postecoglou’s setup and hopefully helps the team successfully navigate through this fixture congestion.
