Tottenham boss Thomas Frank is beginning to stamp his authority in North London, and one high-profile midfielder could be next in line for a lifeline under the Dane’s leadership.
Thomas Frank has already made some bold decisions, despite having taken charge of Tottenham Hotspur only a few months ago.
Yoane Wissa, who played under Frank at Brentford, once claimed that the Dane would make a great coach for Tottenham, but raised concerns about whether Frank could manage the bigger personalities in a dressing room full of egos.
Frank, however, has swiftly shown that he is unafraid to lay down the law. His decision to drop Yves Bissouma from the UEFA Super Cup squad after repeated lateness to training sent a clear message to the entire team that reputation alone would not guarantee a place in his plans.
Thomas Frank open to reintegrating Yves Bissouma at Tottenham
Yves Bissouma is yet to play a competitive game for Tottenham this season, despite being part of the club’s pre-season tour.
TBR Football has now revealed that Thomas Frank remains open to reintegrating Bissouma into the Tottenham setup, but only if the Mali international proves himself in training.
Speaking on the midfielder’s situation, Bailey told TBR Football: “Bissouma was close to leaving, with Turkish interest, and he did not want a Saudi move. There is a chance he could be reintegrated, but I would not expect him to start.
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“That said, Frank is a fair manager. If Bissouma shows up in training, works hard, and proves he can contribute, he will get his chance.
“Tottenham are not desperate for him. With players like Rodrigo Bentancur, Joao Paulinha, Lucas Bergvall, and Archie Gray in the squad, Bissouma is at the back of a long queue. He has the ability, but he has to show it.”
Spurs future in doubt for Bissouma
Although the midfielder has been dealing with an injury, his return date remains uncertain. However, Bissouma recently shared a picture of himself working in the gym alongside Kota Takai, hinting that he is edging closer to full fitness.
Tottenham were prepared to part ways with Yves Bissouma during the summer window, with several Turkish sides exploring a deal for the 29-year-old midfielder.
However, the move eventually broke down due to fitness concerns, forcing Bissouma to remain in North London.
With less than 12 months left on his contract, the coming months will be decisive for the Mali international. If he fails to convince Thomas Frank of his worth, Tottenham could allow him to leave for free next summer.