Bissouma Axed for PSG Final Over Disciplinary Breach

Spurs Yves Bissouma absence for Tottenham vs PSG Super Cup final explained as Thomas Frank cites reason Yves Bissouma is not part of the Tottenham squad for Wednesday's UEFA Super Cup final against PSG footballlondon Bookmark Share Comments Spurs By Alasdair Gold Tottenham Hotspur correspondent Rob Guest Football Writer 16:21, 12 AUG 2025 Updated 16:50, 12 AUG 2025 Bookmark Yves Bissouma is not part of the Tottenham squad to face PSG on Wednesday Don't miss any of the latest and best Spurs news - sign up to the free Tottenham newsletter for updates straight to your inbox More Newsletters Subscribe Please enter a valid email Something went wrong, please try again later. More Newsletters We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you’ve consented to and improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. More info Thank you for subscribing! We have more newsletters Show me See Our Privacy Notice See Our Privacy Notice × Group 28 Don't miss any of the latest and best Spurs news - sign up to the free Tottenham newsletter for updates straight to your inbox Invalid email Something went wrong, please try again later. Sign Up No thanks, close We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you’ve consented to and improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. More info × Group 28 Thank you for subscribing! We have more newsletters Show Me No thanks, close See our Privacy Notice Thomas Frank has confirmed that Yves Bissouma's absence for Tottenham's UEFA Super Cup final against PSG "for disciplinary reasons" is because of the player's poor timekeeping. When providing an update on the injury front for Wednesday's European final in Udine, Italy , the new Spurs boss also revealed that Bissouma was not part of the travelling squad. "Dom [Solanke] is the positive one. He is available for selection tomorrow," said Frank . "Destiny [Udogie] is closer and getting closer to train with the group. Bissouma has not travelled with the team because of disciplinary reasons." When pushed on the reason for the midfielder's absence, Frank explained: "He's been late several times and now this time the latest time was one too many. With everything you need to give your players a lot of love. There need to be demands and consequences and this time there was a consequence." There are currently question marks over Bissouma's long-term future at Tottenham as his current deal expires at the end of the 2025/26 season. Tottenham have strengthened in midfield already this summer and the addition of Joao Palhinha has knocked the Mali international down a place in the pecking order. Bissouma has plenty of competition for a berth in midfield as it stands as Tottenham have Palhinha, Rodrigo Bentancur, Archie Gray, Lucas Bergvall and Pape Matar Sarr all competing for a spot in the team. One year ago, Bissouma missed out on Tottenham's opening game of the season away at Leicester City as the club suspended him for one match after footage appeared to show the midfielder inhaling laughing gas . He was to return in the team's following game against Everton as he scored in a 4-0 win. Tottenham start the 2025/26 Premier League season with a home encounter against Burnley on Saturday afternoon. KICK OFF - Tottenham Hotspur F.C. pre-season guide 2025/26 The countdown is on to the 2025/26 Premier League campaign - and our pre-season guide is the ideal way to prepare for the action ahead. As well as in-depth analysis and opinion on your club, we turn the spotlight on every team battling for top-flight glory - or simply survival in the toughest league in the world! Also full fixtures guide so you don't miss a game in what is set to be a thrilling season. Get your copy NOW Story Saved You can find this story in My Bookmarks. Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. Follow Football London Facebook X (Twitter) Comment More On PSG vs Tottenham Hotspur Spurs Thomas Frank Yves Bissouma

Yves Bissouma is not part of the Tottenham squad to face PSG on Wednesday

Thomas Frank has confirmed that Yves Bissouma's absence for Tottenham's UEFA Super Cup final against PSG "for disciplinary reasons" is because of the player's poor timekeeping. When providing an update on the injury front for Wednesday's European final in Udine, Italy , the new Spurs boss also revealed that Bissouma was not part of the travelling squad.

"Dom [Solanke] is the positive one. He is available for selection tomorrow," said Frank . "Destiny [Udogie] is closer and getting closer to train with the group. Bissouma has not travelled with the team because of disciplinary reasons."

When pushed on the reason for the midfielder's absence, Frank explained: "He's been late several times and now this time the latest time was one too many. With everything you need to give your players a lot of love. There need to be demands and consequences and this time there was a consequence."

There are currently question marks over Bissouma's long-term future at Tottenham as his current deal expires at the end of the 2025/26 season. Tottenham have strengthened in midfield already this summer and the addition of Joao Palhinha has knocked the Mali international down a place in the pecking order.

Bissouma has plenty of competition for a berth in midfield as it stands as Tottenham have Palhinha, Rodrigo Bentancur, Archie Gray, Lucas Bergvall and Pape Matar Sarr all competing for a spot in the team. One year ago, Bissouma missed out on Tottenham's opening game of the season away at Leicester City as the club suspended him for one match after footage appeared to show the midfielder inhaling laughing gas .

He was to return in the team's following game against Everton as he scored in a 4-0 win. Tottenham start the 2025/26 Premier League season with a home encounter against Burnley on Saturday afternoon.