View: Tottenham ace Yves Bissouma can make real difference v Brentford after recent 97% passing masterclass
Tottenham have endured yet another rollercoaster Premier League campaign, with the North London outfit failing to find any consistency on the pitch.
The scales have constantly been tipping at the club, and unfortunately in recent weeks they have been moving in the wrong direction, with Tottenham winning just one of their last six matches.
The 2-1 loss to Aston Villa on Saturday (13 May), combined with results elsewhere, means the club have a real fight on their hands for a European place.
There is, however, one major positive to take from the recent defeat, with Yves Bissouma making a long-awaited return from injury.
The midfielder replaced Oliver Skipp in the 61st minute at Villa Park, his first action on the pitch in three months due to an ankle injury.
His return comes at the perfect time for interim manager Ryan Mason ahead of another tough test against Brentford on Saturday (20 May).
The Mali international may not start as he continues to ease back into playing, but he could still play a key role against a side that are capable of causing Tottenham real problems.
Bees boss Thomas Frank has plenty of exciting midfield options to choose from, but Bissouma’s brief cameo against Villa should strike some fear into Brentford ahead of the clash this weekend.
Despite his brief time on the pitch at Villa Park, the 26-year-old had more touches (36) than a long list of players who started the game, both for the hosts and the visitors, as per SofaScore.
Moreover, he kept the ball superbly, boasting a passing accuracy of 97%, misplacing just one of his 30 passes, including completing his two attempted long balls.
While Skipp has performed admirably in the absence of Bissouma and the injured Rodrigo Bentancur, Tottenham fans will be glad to see the return of the midfield man they bought from Brighton last summer.
Preventing Brentford’s midfielders from getting the ball to their forwards will be key to winning the game, with only six clubs outscoring the Bees this season, according to the official Premier League website.
Bissouma is now itching for opportunities in the final two matches of the season, telling SPURSPLAY (15 May): “The last three months were not easy for me, but I worked really hard every day to come back stronger
“I feel good physically and I will try to help the team how I can for the last two games. I’m ready to play and, if the coach needs me, I’m here to help my team-mates.”
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