Rated 2/10 performance against Fulham on Sunday he was so poor that he should not be given another chance to represent Tottenham Hotspur. His display was a reflection of deeper issues within the squad, and if Ange Postecoglou is serious about maintaining high standards, the Mali international should not feature for Spurs again.
Postecoglou’s Costly Decisions Against Fulham
While the blame for Tottenham’s 2-0 defeat at Craven Cottage on March 16 does not rest solely on Bissouma, his performance epitomized everything that went wrong. Ange Postecoglou made a number of questionable decisions ahead of the match, with his selection choices raising eyebrows.
The Australian manager made seven changes to the starting XI that had beaten AZ Alkmaar 3-1 in the UEFA Europa League just three days prior. While squad rotation is understandable in a demanding season, the extent of the alterations suggested that Postecoglou may have prioritized European success over the Premier League.
Some of the senior players who were given an opportunity against Fulham, including Dominic Solanke, failed to step up. However, no one was as underwhelming as Bissouma, whose lackluster display added to concerns that some of Tottenham’s stars have already given up on the league campaign.
A Nightmare Performance from Bissouma
From the opening whistle, Bissouma looked uncomfortable and out of sync with his teammates. His inability to handle pressure and his poor decision-making were highlighted throughout the first half. Tottenham’s midfield was constantly overrun, with Fulham dictating play and exposing Spurs’ weaknesses.
Football journalist Alasdair Gold took to X (formerly Twitter) to sum up Bissouma’s display, writing on March 16:
“Bissouma has been dreadful in possession so far when Spurs have been moving up the pitch. Panicked passes, either too powerful, misplaced or putting team-mates under pressure.”
The statistics back up this assessment. According to Sofascore, Bissouma:
Completed only 82% of his passes.
Won just two out of six ground duels.
Lost his only aerial duel.
Failed in all of his attempted dribbles.
Gave away possession six times.
Committed two fouls before being substituted at halftime.
It was an abysmal showing from a player who should have seen this match as an opportunity to prove himself. Instead, he only managed to make Postecoglou’s decision to start him look like a mistake.
Bissouma’s Time at Tottenham Should Be Over
Bissouma’s Tottenham career has been underwhelming ever since he arrived from Brighton. While he has shown flashes of quality, his inconsistency, combined with poor performances in crucial games, raises serious doubts about his long-term future at the club.
Sunday’s performance against Fulham should be the final straw. At 28, Bissouma is no longer a young prospect learning his trade—he is an experienced midfielder who should be stepping up in moments like these. Instead, he was completely ineffective, leaving Postecoglou with no choice but to take him off at halftime.
As Tottenham look to build a squad capable of challenging for major honors, it is time to move on from players who continue to disappoint. The club should explore options to offload Bissouma in the summer transfer window, and in the meantime, he should be left out of the squad.
For a player of his experience and ability, the performance against Fulham was not just poor—it was unacceptable. If Tottenham are serious about progressing under Postecoglou, there is no place for Bissouma in this team anymore.
Ange told ‘Dreadful’ 0% dud does not deserve to play for Tottenham again after Fulham defeat
