Tottenham have suspended Yves Bissouma for their Premier League game at Leicester City on Monday after footage appeared to show the midfielder inhaling laughing gas.
Spurs have made the move despite the 27-year-old apologising for a “severe lack of judgement”, having posted a video of himself on social media on Saturday which showed him inhaling from a balloon.
Possession of nitrous oxide – also known as laughing gas or NOS – for recreational use has been a criminal offence in the United Kingdom since 2023 and can result in a two-year prison sentence.
“We’ve suspended him from Monday’s game,” said Tottenham boss Ange Postecoglou.
“Beyond that, there’s also some trust-building that needs to happen between Biss and me, as well as Biss and the group. That’s what he needs to work hard at from now on – to try to win that back. He’s going to have to earn that.
“The door is open for him and, hopefully, we can help him realise the decisions he makes impacts more than just him.
“Hopefully, it allows him to make better decisions moving forward.”
Postecoglou further explained his disappointment at Bissouma’s behaviour.
“There’s the personal ramifications, because it’s illegal,” said the former Celtic manager.
“Then there’s the professional responsibility – the example you set as a professional footballer – because there are so many people who follow the Premier League and we’re all in a pretty privileged position.
Source: BBC
“He’s made a really poor decision” ❌
“You want to try and help him through that” 🤝
Ange Postecoglou reflects on Yves Bissouma’s error of judgement and suspension and how he and #THFC can move forward
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