Editorial (AFP). He Tottenham suspended its Malian player for one match Yves Bissouma, The coach announced on Thursday Ange Postecoglou.
This, after the player records himself inhaling nitrous oxide, a “laughing gas” with psychoactive effects.
The former player of Lille and of the Brightonregular starter with the Spurswill miss the first match of the Premier League season against Leicesteron Monday.
“We have suspended him for Monday’s match,” he said. Postecoglou at a press conference, regretting the midfielder’s “unfortunate decision.”
Video posting
Bissouma posted a video on Snapchat on Saturday in which he appeared to be inhaling the “laughing gas” with the help of a balloon.
Possession of nitrous oxide for recreational use has been a criminal offence in the UK since 2023 and can lead to prison sentences of up to two years.
The 27-year-old apologized for this “serious lack of judgment” in a statement.
“He must regain my trust and that of the group,” said Postecoglou on Thursday, while assuring that the door remained “open” for the Mali international.
“We can help him understand that the decisions we make have an impact on the group,” he added.
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