Overview

• The 29-year-old came on in the 66th minute of Mali’s 4-1 win over Madagascar in Bamako and was carried off shortly after, looking distressed.
• It was his first competitive action since the final day of last season after missing the start of 2025/26 with a knee problem.
• Early reports indicate an ankle injury, with Spurs and the Mali setup awaiting scans to determine severity and any layoff.
• Bissouma’s situation follows a turbulent summer in which a proposed move to Turkey fell through and he was left out of some early squads under Thomas Frank.
• Tottenham have options in midfield, including new signing Joao Palhinha, which may soften the short-term impact of any absence.