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Tottenham Hotspur Suspends Bissouma After Laughing Gas Video

Tottenham Hotspur have suspended Yves Bissouma from their Premier League match against Leicester City on Monday after a video surfaced showing the midfielder inhaling laughing gas. Despite Bissouma’s apology for his “severe lack of judgement” and the video he posted on social media showing him inhaling from a balloon, Spurs have decided to take action.

The use of nitrous oxide, or laughing gas, for recreational purposes has been illegal in the UK since 2023, carrying a potential two-year prison sentence. Tottenham Hotspur manager Ange Postecoglou announced the suspension and emphasized the need for Bissouma to rebuild trust with both him and the team. Postecoglou stated that Bissouma must work hard to regain that trust and understand the broader impact of his actions.

Bissouma, who joined Tottenham from Brighton for £30 million in 2022, played 45 minutes in a friendly match against Bayern Munich on Saturday before the video emerged. Postecoglou reflected on the situation, acknowledging that while Bissouma made a poor decision, it’s important to consider both personal and professional consequences. He stressed that Bissouma has responsibilities to the club, teammates and supporters which he has failed to meet.

Postecoglou underscored the need for both legal and professional consequences, noting that Bissouma’s actions reflect poorly on the club and the sport. However, he also highlighted the importance of providing opportunities for rehabilitation and redemption, recognizing that everyone makes mistakes. The manager hopes Bissouma will use this situation as a learning experience and make better decisions in the future.

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