Captain SON's heart is breaking...Tottenham MF criticizes 'maximum two-year prison crisis' Tottenham MF for opening game X→ coach for controversy over laughing gas 'Build trust again'

Aug 15, 2024

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Tottenham midfielder Yves Bissouma, who made Tottenham and captain Son Heung-min feel angry, was banned from the opening game.

England's Football London reported on the 15th (Korea time) on the press conference for the opening of the 2024-2025 season of the league by coach Enze Postecoglou. Tottenham is set to face off in the opening match of the English Premier League (EPL) league in the 2024-2025 season at King Power Stadium in Leicester, England, on the 20th.

At the press conference, it was Bissouma who received the most attention, not Tottenham's opening game plan or new recruitment. Bissouma has been criticized a lot for the laugh-out controversy that has rocked Tottenham recently.

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Bisuma posted a video on its personal SNS on the 11th. In the video, Bissouma was seen inhaling laughter gas herself. Laughter gas is a so-called nitrous oxide-containing balloon, and when the balloon is inhaled through the respiratory tract, the feeling of floating in the body continues. It started to be called Laugh Gas because it looked like he was laughing due to facial muscle paralysis.

Laughing gas is now strictly prohibited by law in the UK. Laughing gas, which has been constantly controversial since 2020, is a crime that can receive up to two years in prison for possession and inhalation alone in addition to distribution and supply through the revision of the law in 2023.

When the controversy arose, Bissouma immediately posted an apology. He apologizes for the video. It was my lack of judgment. I understand how serious this is, I have health issues, and I seriously feel my responsibility as a player."

However, the case could not be concluded with an apology from Bissouma, as it is a serious matter that could lead to imprisonment. Tottenham also took measures. According to British media, Tottenham is immediately undergoing an internal investigation and disciplinary procedures. Considering the seriousness of the issue, severe disciplinary action could also be imposed on the club, and it is inevitable that Bissouma's participation this season will also be disrupted depending on the results of the police investigation.

For Tottenham, it's like a bolt out of the blue. Tottenham is spending a busy transfer market and pre-season to leap forward as a competitive team for the 2024-2025 season. Recently, Dominic Solanke also raised the mood by signing him as the club's highest transfer fee ever. Although it was sluggish in the second half of last season, considering the overwhelming trend shown right after the opening of the season, Tottenham could also expect a performance of 4th place or higher next season if they prepared well. However, the main midfielder Bissouma caused the incident, and the crisis could come again due to power leaks and squad management problems.

Captain Son Heung-min and Postecoglou are also in trouble. There is a possibility that the player who has to take a key position in the team will leave, and the team will have to deal with the shaking team due to this incident. In addition, if the controversy over Bissouma continues after the opening, questions about the issue as a coach and captain will be inevitable.

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At the press conference on the same day, questions about Bissouma came to Postecoglou. Postecoglou "I've had this situation for a long time, and whenever it does, I try to see it in a few different ways. Bissouma is the person involved in this case, and he did something really bad. Understand this and try to find ways to help at the club level so that they do not act like that in the future. In that context, there will still be sanctions, including education and the provision of a clear understanding of such behavior. I hope he gets away with his mistakes, and I also need to give him a chance to learn from them" he noted.

Then "He's a soccer player. There is a responsibility and obligation to the club, teammates, fans and everyone involved in the club, but that obligation has not been fulfilled. There should be sanctions against this. That is why I cannot play in Monday's game. We decided on the time of participation. In addition, there is a need to rebuild trust between me, Bissouma, Bissouma and the squad. You have to try to restore trust. You have to overcome a one-game suspension. The door is open, and I hope he can help you realize that the decision he made isn't just for you."

Postecoglou then asked how to restore trust with an additional question "It's very simple" to make better choices and act in the future. He apologized not only to me but to all the club officials. This is the first step. Now the next thing needs to be done. He has to do what he has to do. All mistakes are made, and how to recover from them is much more important than words,' Bissouma said.

In the end, with Postecoglou's announcement, Bissouma, a key midfielder, is expected to be suspended from the opening game. In addition, it may be difficult to return to the starting lineup until a complete restoration of trust with the team is achieved.

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Meanwhile, some in the British media have already argued that Postecoglou's faith in Bissouma may have been dampened by the incident. Some British media, including Football London, report that "'Postecoglou has reason to be particularly disappointed with Bissouma's.'" The last few words of Bissouma's apology will especially upset Postecoglou. In July last year, Postecoglou reportedly considered Bissouma as a key figure and had an important conversation about whether he could be a good inspiration to young players around him. Since the conversation, Bissouma has also shown encouragement to academy players in training and other activities, and he has been an outstanding player under Postecoglou.

Also 'This eventually will very much disappoint Postecoglou. It's the opposite of what he wants from a veteran of the team. He wanted to be a leader. Postecoglou wants to have a positive role model for young players to follow. In the end, Bissouma should improve on and off the field. He could be an important figure in Tottenham's new era, or just another player who has failed to capitalize on another talent that has gone through this club. It is up to him to make a choice, he said, explaining that his future journey at Tottenham will be determined by his reflection and performance after this incident.

Bissouma, a key player, embarrassed Tottenham, which eventually forced him to miss the opening game. What additional disciplinary action Tottenham will take against Bissouma and what problems he will face due to police investigations are expected to continue to draw attention.

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