What Yves Bissouma did when walking down the tunnel after Tottenham defeat to Chelsea

Wed 8 November 2023 14:15, UK Updated Wed 8 November 2023 14:35, UK

After the disappointment of Tottenham Hotspur losing to Chelsea, Yves Bissouma’s reaction when leaving the pitch has now caught attention.

Bissouma was one of only three Tottenham players to play the full game against Chelsea on Monday, such was the level of injuries and dismissals.

And when he headed down the tunnel, the midfielder certainly didn’t hide his frustration.

Bissouma took out his frustration on a bag of footballs, kicking them towards the dressing room.

Of course, Bissouma, like many connected with Tottenham, will have been incredibly encouraged by the start Ange Postecoglou’s side made in the game.

And although Postecoglou decided to back him after the game, Cristian Romero’s teammates must have felt let down by the defender.

Romero has often struggled with his discipline over the years – something that looked to have changed under his new manager.

However, the feisty affair with Chelsea ultimately proved too much for the defender to handle, who lost his composure on more than one occasion.

And as well as the difficulties it created on the night, Tottenham will now have prepare a makeshift back four for Wolves on Saturday.

Bissouma was very frustrated after Tottenham threw away their lead against Chelsea

Although he played admirably in the role when coming on, it does seem unlikely that Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg will start as a centre-back this weekend.

Eric Dier proved that he can step in fairly seamlessly on Monday, and is now likely to be joined by Ashley Phillips.

The 18-year-old is yet to make his league debut for Spurs.

And although he was visibly annoyed after the Chelsea defeat, Yves Bissouma will now need to act as an experienced head for Postecoglou.

There are now concerns that Micky van de Ven may need surgery on a hamstring injury from Monday.

And given how long he may be missing, Tottenham will need new leaders to emerge.

Perhaps Guglielmo Vicario, was who hailed at outstanding by Gary Neville on Monday, may now step up and take further responsibility.