Yves Bissouma undergoes surgery after injury picked with Mali

Mali international Yves Bissouma has undergone successful surgery to repair his knee after he sustained an injury while representing the national team during the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers.

The Tottenham Hotspur midfielder suffered an ankle injury during Mali’s 4-1 African World Cup qualifying win over Madagascar, seconds after coming on as a substitute.

 

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He subsquently missed Spurs next Premier League fixture against Aston Villa with manager Thomas Frank confirming he had suffered injury while on international duty and could be out for several weeks.

“Biss unfortunately had a situation with the national team, I think everyone saw that, unfortunately, so he got a ligament injury to his ankle. That’ll keep him out for weeks,” said Frank.

‘Everything happens for a reason’

Bissouma, who was stretchered off following a strong tackle, has now revealed via his Instagram account that he has undergone surgery on his ankle.

“Everything went well. I thank God for everything that happens to me. Everything happens for a reason. I’m simply following my destiny. Grateful to God for His protection,” he confirmed on his Instagram page.

Bissouma joined Spurs from Brighton & Hove Albion in 2022 after he signed a four-year deal. He made his debut coming on as a second-half substitute in a 4-1 win over Southampton in the Premier League.

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