Tottenham are not without injury problems in midfield, with James Maddison and Dejan Kulusevski both long-term absentees, and now there is another name to add to the list.
Yves Bissouma picked up an injury in his first competitive match of the season on Sunday, lasting just six minutes after coming on in the second half for Mali in their win over Madagascar.
It has emerged that Bissouma was in agonising pain, holding his left ankle, and had to be stretchered off the pitch.
It is the same ankle that the midfielder had surgery on in 2023, and his latest update suggests that the 28-year-old may be on the treatment table for a while.
Tottenham midfielder Yves Bissouma is determined despite a major setback
The Spurs man took to social media to post a picture of himself wearing a cast and a protective boot on his left leg, and he was using crutches to walk.
While Tottenham are yet to officially confirm the severity of the injury, it is clear from the images that Bissouma faces a sustained spell on the sidelines.
However, the former Brighton man made it clear that he is not going to allow this setback to bring him down and vowed to work hard to get back stronger.
Bissouma wrote on Instagram: “Zero regrets. I once again thoroughly enjoyed representing my country, and if I had to do it all over again, I would do it for the love of my country.
“I fell, but I will know how to get back up. Every challenge is a lesson, every fall a reminder of my faith and my strength. This is not the end, just the beginning of a new chapter, stronger, more determined. See you soon.”
Spurs fans feel Bissouma had poor judgment
The midfielder made it clear in his post that he does not regret playing for Mali, but the Tottenham supporters are questioning his decision.
Many Spurs fans feel it was poor judgment on Bissouma’s part to play in a dead-rubber game, and some are wondering how the club allowed the 28-year-old to be involved.
Clubs have reportedly been queuing up to land Bissouma in January, but this latest injury may scupper his chances of a transfer in the upcoming transfer window.