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TOTTENHAM star Yves Bissouma’s Africa Cup of Nations journey came to an unfortunate conclusion as he was sent off during Mali’s quarter-final defeat to Senegal.
Bissouma, 29, played a key role in helping his national team advance past the Round of 16 in Morocco but let them down by receiving a needless second yellow card in the first half of the subsequent match.
Tottenham star Yves Bissouma was shown a red card in the Africa Cup of Nations quarter-finals
Mali standout Bissouma received two yellow cards against Senegal
The midfielder committed a reckless and late tackle in the first minute of stoppage time.
A heated exchange occurred two minutes later between the Mali international and the referee, who ultimately issued the red card.
This followed an earlier booking in the 23rd minute.
Tom Saintfiet’s team was then left with 10 players for the second half while trailing 1-0.
Star player Iliman Ndiaye’s goal for Senegal proved to be sufficient to secure the African giants a spot in the semi-finals.
Bissouma is now expected to return to north London shortly after the conclusion of Mali’s Afcon campaign.
However, he will not be accompanied by Tottenham teammate Pape Matar Sarr.
Sarr continues on with the team into the final four, but will be hoping for a more favorable outcome.
The midfielder remained on the bench for the entirety of the match against Mali in Tangier.
Bissouma will miss Saturday’s crucial match against Aston Villa at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.
Nevertheless, the central midfielder could potentially return for the Premier League fixture against West Ham on January 17.
Frequently Asked Questions
What led to Yves Bissouma's red card?
Bissouma received a second yellow card for a reckless challenge in the first minute of stoppage time, following an earlier booking in the 23rd minute.
When will Bissouma return to play for Tottenham?
Bissouma is expected to miss the match against Aston Villa but could return for the Premier League game against West Ham on January 17.
Is Pape Matar Sarr still in the tournament?
Yes, Pape Matar Sarr is still progressing in the tournament with his team and is looking for a better outcome in the semi-finals.
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