Tottenham Concerned Over Fresh Injury Update on player Ahead of Arsenal Clash

Yves Bissouma appears to have picked up an injury ahead of the clash with Arsenal at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on Sunday (15 September).

Ange Postecoglou is already sweating over the fitness of Micky van de Ven and Dominic Solanke ahead of the visit of Spurs’ North London rivals. Now, he could have a fresh injury concern with Bissouma.

While playing for Mali during their 1-0 win over Eswatini in the 2025 African Cup of Nations qualifying match on Tuesday (10 September), Bissouma was forced off in the 64th minute.

According to Les Aigles Du Mali via X (10 September), “(Yves) Bissouma on the ground after a big sole, he gives up his place to Mamadou Sangare.”

Tottenham fans, like their Mali counterparts, will be hoping the injury is not serious.

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Bissouma has been in fine form for both club and country across his last four matches.

Before his injury against Eswatini, the 28-year-old scored the match-winner after just seven minutes. It was his second goal in two games for Mali during the international break and his third in four matches for both club and country, after netting in the 4-0 thrashing of Everton at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on Saturday (24 August).

Bissouma’s performance on Tuesday was impressive, as he completed 95% of his passes, including five key passes, and succeeded with five out of eight dribble attempts (Sofascore). He also won seven of his 12 ground duels and made one tackle.

This follows his strong showing during Mali’s 1-1 draw with Mozambique on Friday (6 September), where he completed 84% of his passes, with two key passes, won three ground duels, and scored a goal.

It seems the midfielder is finally finding consistency, making it crucial for Postecoglou to have him fit for the North London Derby.

Should Bissouma miss out, it could derail both his form and growing confidence.