Yves Bissouma loves 'Uncle' Ange Postecoglou as Tottenham boss tells midfielder he is key player
Yves Bissouma is loving life under 'Uncle' Ange Postecoglou andfootball.london understands that the new head coach has big plans for the Tottenham midfielder and has been building him up behind the scenes accordingly.
The 26-year-old had a tough first season at Spurs following his move from Brighton. He came down with Covid on the club's summer tour to Korea, having to remain there for a few days after the squad had departed, and then struggled to adapt to Antonio Conte's system before requiring ankle surgery during the season.
However, he returned from that to some good form under caretaker boss Ryan Mason in the final games of the campaign and football.london reported earlier this month that Bissouma has already made a big impression on the new head coach Postecoglou.
The Mali international has been a happy, confident presence around the Spurs camp during their pre-season tour in Australia and impressed in their opening match with a dominant performance as the number six in the midfield three against West Ham.
Postecoglou's brand of attacking football was clear to see already with Tottenham having 30 shots on goal to just four from David Moyes' side, but it was West Ham who walked away with the 3-2 victory from Perth's Optus Stadium.
Postecoglou has big plans for Bissouma this season andfootball.london understands the Australian has been repeatedly telling the midfielder what an important player he will be for him and encouraging him to lead by example with the young players. The Mali international has been heard in training speaking constantly to his younger team-mates and encouraging them during practice matches.
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