Tottenham fans react as Europa League winner is stretchered off on international duty

Tottenham Hotspur fans have been left frustrated as a first-team midfielder has picked up yet another injury.

Tottenham Hotspur midfielder Yves Bissouma is yet to make a competitive appearance for the club since featuring last May.

The Mali international has had to deal with issues off the pitch since Thomas Frank took charge, including disciplinary action from the Dane, who left Bissouma out of the UEFA Super Cup squad following repeated lateness to training.

Bissouma has also endured his fair share of injuries, with a knee problem keeping him sidelined, although he had gradually worked his way back to match fitness before the latest blow.

Yves Bissouma injury frustrates Tottenham fans

Having not played a competitive game in months for Tottenham, Yves Bissouma featured for Mali in their World Cup qualifier against Madagascar, coming off the bench before being stretchered off after picking up what looks like a serious injury.

Spurs fans have now voiced their frustration, with many unhappy about the midfielder’s decision to play in a fixture that ultimately held little significance, as Mali currently sit third in their World Cup qualifying group.

One fan said: “He is mad. How could you use a dead rubber game on this kind of pitch for a tune-up after a lengthy layoff?” Another added: “I hate having so many international breaks mid-season… I feel for you Biss. Get well soon brother.”

Another Tottenham supporter commented: “Could be an Achilles injury,” while one more noted: “That is either a broken bone or an ACL.”

Others shared similar frustration: “He should not have been allowed to play international football. He had not even played club football yet. So stupid. Gotta blame him and Spurs for that,” and another wondered simply: “What is that tackle, man?”

Another setback for Bissouma and Spurs

It is another major setback for Bissouma, who now faces more time on the sidelines, with the extent of his injury yet to be confirmed.

The situation looks concerning, and the worst could well be expected given how he left the pitch. Fitness problems have continually hindered Bissouma, with potential moves away from Tottenham last summer falling through due to those same concerns.

Reports suggested that Thomas Frank was prepared to offer Bissouma a lifeline following their earlier fallout, but with another injury setback, it now seems increasingly difficult to see how he works his way back into the side, especially with less than twelve months remaining on his current Spurs contract.

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