Another Laughing Gas Incident Raises Questions Over Midfielder’s Spurs Future.
Tottenham Hotspur midfielder Yves Bissouma is under renewed scrutiny after the club launched an internal investigation into allegations he was once again caught on camera inhaling nitrous oxide, commonly known as laughing gas. The incident reportedly took place in November, only months after the Premier League star publicly apologised for a similar controversy last season.
Bissouma, currently sidelined following ankle surgery in October, is yet to play under new Spurs head coach Thomas Frank. His absence combined with a second off-field issue now casts serious doubt over his future at the club. Matters escalated further when the 29-year-old appeared to delete all references to Tottenham from his Instagram profile, fuelling speculation of a possible rift.
A Repeat Offence Spurs Cannot Ignore
This marks the second time in two seasons that Bissouma has been linked to laughing gas use. Last year, former Spurs manager Ange Postecoglou handed him a one-match suspension after footage emerged of the midfielder inhaling nitrous oxide. He apologised at the time, calling it a “severe lack of judgement.”
The latest video places both the player and the club in an even tougher position. Nitrous oxide became a Class C drug in the UK in 2023, meaning possession for recreational purposes is illegal. The updated legislation formed part of the government’s anti-social behaviour action plan, making the potential consequences more severe than during Bissouma’s first offence. (via The Standard UK)
Alasdair Gold on the latest about Bissouma
Tottenham Football correspondent for Football.London Alasdair Gold confirmed the new investigation, stating: (via his Youtube Chanel Alasdair Gold)
“Spurs have launched an investigation into the claims that he [Bissouma] has been filmed once again inhaling a balloon full of nitrous oxide at a party last month. This all comes 16 months on from Bissouma getting a one-game suspension from the club after footage was posted of him inhaling such a balloon”“to be honest, it’d be a huge surprise if we see him in a Spurs shirt again. His contract’s in his final six months now And there’s quite frankly, unless there’s an injury crisis, there’s just more deserving midfielders ahead of him”
The midfielder was already battling criticism for repeated lateness earlier in the season, which saw him dropped ahead of Spurs’ Super Cup clash with Paris Saint-Germain in August. Combined with recurring injuries and disciplinary concerns, Bissouma’s role in the squad has dwindled dramatically.
What This Means for Tottenham and Bissouma’s Future
With Spurs pushing to rebuild their squad under Frank, the club may take a firmer stance this time. Potential outcomes range from fines and suspensions to a possible transfer exit in January or summer. Given the midfielder’s decreasing involvement and off-field issues, a fresh start elsewhere may be increasingly likely.
As Tottenham continue their investigation, Bissouma’s future looks more uncertain than ever and this latest controversy could prove decisive for both player and club.
