Tottenham: Pundit shares only reason ‘outstanding’ Yves Bissouma should be dropped
We’re delighted to welcome former Scotland right-back Alan Hutton as our exclusive columnist as each week he’ll be giving his views on the biggest talking points at The Tottenham Hotspur Stadium…
Yves Bissouma will be forgiven for making the odd mistake and should only be dropped by Tottenham boss Ange Postecoglou if his form drops dramatically says Alan Hutton.
The Mali midfielder was guilty of losing possession that led to a goal in Spurs’ dramatic 3-3 draw at Manchester City on Sunday (3 December).
Bissouma also earned a silly red card for simulation against Luton Town earlier this season but has by and large had a resurgence playing under Postecoglou.
Former Spurs defender Hutton thinks there can be an overreaction when players make a mistake sometimes and that Postecoglou will be fine with errors occurring because he wants his players to be brave on the ball, and he expects Bissouma to keep his place against West Ham on Thursday (7 December).
Speaking to Tottenham News, he said: “I understand why people on social media say X, Y and Z, he gave away a goal.
“I think he’s been outstanding up until that point in terms of his overall game, not just that game but in general. I know he was suspended but just in general play I think he’s come on in leaps and bounds.
“You need to remember he’s been asked to play a particular way and that’s to play with the football and it’s probably take risks at times.
“The manager’s happy to go along with that because we probably will give goals away but we’ll go and score more.
“So, for me no, I think he sticks with him unless he really starts to go on a run that he’s having poor form then yes of course change him, but just because you make the odd mistake when you’ve been asked to be risky with the ball I don’t think you’ll come out the team for that.”
Spurs are fifth in the Premier League after 14 games, nine points adrift of leaders Arsenal – albeit their rivals have played a game more.
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