TOTTENHAM have SUSPENDED midfielder Yves Bissouma for their clash with Leicester, Ange Postecoglou has confirmed.
The Spurs boss confirmed at his press conference that the 27-year-old star will not be available for the season opener against the Foxes on Monday night.
Yves Bissouma has been suspended by TottenhamCredit: PA
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This comes after the midfielder filmed himself snorting ‘hippie crack’Credit: Provided
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Bissouma was seen laughing while being hit by the balloon.Credit: Provided
Postecoglu told reporters: “He will not be available on Monday. We have suspended him from Monday’s match.
“He needs to rebuild that trust with me and the group.”
“The door was open for him and we were able to help him realize that the decisions he made had an impact on the group.”
The Sun exclusively revealed the images. about the 27-year-old who inhaled deadly laughing gas days before the new Premier League season began.
it dries up He can be seen laughing between lob shots in pictures posted on his Snapchat to friends following Spurs’ 3-2 home defeat to Bayern Munich in a friendly last Saturday.
On a raucous, alcohol-fuelled night, the star was seen consuming nitrous oxide in the chauffeur-driven limousine that took him and his friends around.
The day after the incident came to light, he apologized for his “lack of careful consideration” in consuming the illegal substance.
Upon his return, Postecoglou said: “He may be suspended for one game but he will have to work hard to earn it.
“The door is open for him and we hope we can help him realize that the decisions he makes not only affect him, but also allow him to make better decisions in the future.”
Ex Celtic languages The manager added: “He deeply apologised to me, the club and everyone involved, but that was only part of it.”
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Postecoglou said Bissouma had “made a bad decision” and that any sanctions against him would be “educational” considering that he is “a footballer with responsibilities”.
Possession of laughing gas for intoxication purposes was made illegal last year, with repeat offenders facing up to two years in prison and an unlimited fine.
An eyewitness said: “It is completely absurd for any Premier League star to openly take hippie-type drugs. It is a criminal offence and Yves is now likely to face a police investigation, not to mention heavy sanctions from the club.
“The new season starts next weekend and has disappointed all Spurs fans.
“Boss Ange Postecoglou is going to be in trouble. Sharing the images in themselves is not reasonable.”
Use of nitrous oxide. It can cause brain disorders, depression, memory loss, incontinence, hallucinations, and nerve damage.
Bissouma said: “I want to apologize for these videos. It was a serious lack of consideration.
“I understand how serious this is and the health risks it poses, and I also take my responsibilities as a football player and role model very seriously.”
Tottenham Hotspur He told The Sun earlier this week: “We are investigating the incident.
“This will be treated as an internal matter.”
Bissouma started last season brightly but then faded after being sent off against Luton in October.
Archie Gray, 18, who joined from Leeds for £40m this summer, could be in line to make his debut in Bissouma’s absence.
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