Ange Postecoglou outlines Yves Bissouma’s importance to Tottenham Hotspur
Yves Bissouma has seen his role at Tottenham Hotspur diminish significantly this season, having fallen down the pecking order under Ange Postecoglou. The Mali international has struggled to find consistency and has delivered a string of underwhelming performances, often failing to influence games as expected. However, Bissouma is not alone in his struggles, several Spurs players have endured disappointing campaigns, falling well short of the standards required at N17.
Since arriving from Brighton & Hove Albion in 2022, Bissouma initially impressed with his composure and energy in midfield, particularly during the early stages of Postecoglou’s tenure. Yet, those flashes of promise have not translated into sustained impact. The 28-year-old has been guilty of multiple individual errors this season, many of which have proved costly and contributed to his exclusion from the starting XI.
Yves Bissouma is widely expected to leave Tottenham Hotspur this summer in search of a fresh start. The Spurs No.8 has reportedly been placed on the transfer market, with the club open to offloading him at the end of the season. Interest in the Mali international is already building, with Aston Villa and several clubs from Saudi Arabia expressing a desire to secure his services. Bissouma himself is understood to be open to a move, fully aware that his future no longer lies at N17 under Ange Postecoglou’s plans.
Tottenham boss Ange Postecoglou praises Yves Bissouma’s performance
In a surprise move, Yves Bissouma was handed a start in what was arguably Tottenham’s most crucial match of the season, the first leg of their Europa League semi-final against Bodø/Glimt. The decision proved inspired, as Bissouma delivered a standout performance, helping Spurs secure a vital victory at home. The Mali international was dynamic, composed, and relentless in midfield, arguably producing his finest display since joining the club. For the first time in months, he offered a glimpse of the true potential that brought him to Hotspur Way in the first place.
Talking about the mali international’s performance against Bodo/Glimt, Ange Postecoglou said in his presser (as transcribed by TBR Football),
“I’ve said before, at times the game just passes him by and I feel like he needs to make more of an impact in games, and (Thursday) night he did that.”
The Tottenham manager added,
“When he’s at his best, that’s what he does, he gets himself to the action, he gets himself to where we need him. And you know, it’s a credit to him because obviously he hasn’t played a lot recently, but he was really important for us (Thursday) night.”
Postecoglou admitted that Yves Bissouma has often been guilty of letting games pass him by, lacking the urgency and presence required in key moments. However, the Spurs boss was quick to highlight that Thursday night’s performance against Bodø/Glimt was a clear exception.
The Spurs boss praised the Mali international for stepping up when it mattered most, noting that Bissouma made a genuine impact by consistently involving himself in the action and positioning himself intelligently across the pitch. The manager lauded his work rate and influence, commending what he called a “complete performance” in one of the club’s biggest games of the season.
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Tottenham Hotspur are bracing for a significant squad overhaul this summer, with Yves Bissouma among the names expected to depart N17 in the coming months. The Mali international’s resurgence may have come too late to alter his long-term prospects at the club. Meanwhile, Spurs could also face the unsettling possibility of losing James Maddison, whose future remains uncertain. If that scenario materialises, Daniel Levy will need to act swiftly and decisively in the transfer market to reinforce the midfield and ensure that Ange Postecoglou is equipped to lead a credible rebuild.
