Thomas Frank has confirmed Yves Bissouma will be back in the Tottenham squad for the match against Burnley after being left out of the Super Cup trip to PSG. The midfielder was omitted from the squad following repeated lateness, a matter Frank described as disciplinary.<\/p>\n
\u201cBissouma isn\u2019t here because of disciplinary reasons,\u201d the Tottenham boss said. \u201cHe has been late several times, the latest one too many.\u201d<\/p>\n
Frank said the issue has been dealt with internally and that Bissouma will be included for the Burnley game. \u201cBissouma was a situation,\u201d he said. \u201cI addressed it, there was a consequence. He will be in the squad tomorrow.\u201d<\/p>\n
The manager stressed the decision reflected consistent standards he applies across his career. \u201cYeah, you can say that, but I would have done exactly the same at Brentford or anywhere else I have worked.<\/p>\n
\u201dI have certain standards and demands. I think players need a lot of love, but there also needs to be consequences and in this case there was a consequence.\u201d<\/p>\n
Frank added that the matter is closed and that the focus has shifted to the upcoming fixture. \u201cWe have now dealt with the situation internally so I am looking forward to the big game tomorrow and that is where the main focus should be.\u201d<\/p>\n
Tottenham carry several injury concerns into the match. Dominic Solanke made his first minutes since last season in the PSG game, but Destiny Udogie, James Maddison, Dejan Kulusevski, Kota Takai and Radu Dragusin all missed out through injury.<\/p>\n
On Udogie, Frank was clear that it is too early for a return. \u201cEvery player who was available is available for the team,\u201d he said. \u201cDestiny is progressing but it\u2019s too early for him to be involved in the squad.\u201d<\/p>\n
Off the field, Tottenham have signed Mohammed Kudus and Joao Palhinha this summer and sold Heung-Min Son to LAFC. James Maddison will be sidelined for most of the season after suffering an ACL injury against Arsenal earlier this month. Reported talks over Eberechi Eze and Savinho continue, and Frank reiterated the club is still active in the market.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe are looking in the market, of course, not only for the number 10 position, but just to see if we can strengthen the squad.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cThe players we are looking for are only players that we think can improve the squad. I think the right thing to do is to pick the right player that fits, and if we find them we will do something.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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