YVES BISSOUMA NEWS

Picks up fifth yellow card Bissouma conceded his fifth yellow card during Wednesday's 1-0 loss to Wolves and as a result will be suspended for Saturday's trip to Manchester United.

Impact Bissouma has earned plenty of plaudits for his defensive play but his 20 tackles made in the last seven matches have also been accompanied by four yellow cards. Enock Mwepu and Jakub Moder are two options to fill Bissouma's spot in defensive midfield during his absence.

DECEMBER 16, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Makes seven tackles in loss Bissouma made seven tackles (six won), one clearance and one interception during Saturday's 2-0 loss against Aston Villa.

Impact Bissouma bossed the middle of the park, winning six of his seven tackles and helping the defensive line holding the opposition scoreless for most of the match until two late goals made that all his efforts were in vain. With 12 tackles (10 won) over his last two starts, Bissouma will try to help his side getting back on track during next Saturday's home match against Leeds.

NOVEMBER 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Liverpool held 2-2 by Brighton in the Premier League

Brighton came the closest of any opponent in six months to ending Liverpool’s 24-match unbeaten run by recovering from two goals down to draw 2-2 in the Premier League at Anfield

OCTOBER 30, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Ready to return against Norwich Bissouma (knee) is slated to rejoin the match-day squad versus Norwich City on Saturday. Manager Graham Potter told reporters, "Enock Mwepu (groin), Adam Webster (hamstring) and Y...

Impact Bissouma is poised to return following his two-game stint on the sidelines due to his knee problem. Slotted into a midfielder role, Bissouma has recorded just three shots (zero on target) but has racked up plenty of tackles (16), interceptions (12) and clearances (five).

OCTOBER 14, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Expected back after break Bissouma (knee) is hopeful to recover over the break and be an option for the trip to Norwich in two weeks, according to manager Graham Potter.

Impact Bissouma has missed the last two league matches, but a couple weeks of training and rest should help him get back to full strength. Brighton have drawn both matches without Bissouma in the midfield after recording back-to-back wins against Leicester and Brentford.

OCTOBER 4, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Late test for Arsenal Bissouma (knee) is "making progress" and will be a late test for Saturday's match against Arsenal, according to manager Graham Potter.

Impact It's hard to see Bissouma playing Saturday, given that there's about 48 hours until the match and Potter said that a decision will be made "later in the week." If he's still dealing with the issue, it makes sense for him to wait until the break, allowing Pascal Gross to start centrally again.

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Out against Palace Bissouma (knee) is not in the squad for Monday's match against Crystal Palace.

Impact Bissouma misses out Monday after injuring his knee last match. While the issue isn't serious, it's forced him out at least one match, somewhat changing the dynamic of Brighton's midfield. Fortunately, Pascal Gross is available again and in the starting XI.

SEPTEMBER 27, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Brighton's Potter provides injury updates on Bissouma and Mwepu ahead of Crystal Palace ' Goal.com Brighton & Hove Albion manager Graham Potter has delivered injury updates on Mali international Yves Bissouma and Zambia’s Enock Mwepu ahead of their Crystal Palace clash.

SEPTEMBER 24, 2021 • GOAL.COM

Could be late test for Monday Bissouma (knee) is hopeful to train on Saturday ahead of Monday's trip to Crystal Palace, according to manager Graham Potter.

Impact It looks like Bissouma is in a race to be fit for Monday's match and if he doesn't train Saturday, he could miss the game. Fortunately for Brighton, Pascal Gross is available again and he could slot into that central midfield role, especially since Enock Mwepu also has an issue of his own.

SEPTEMBER 23, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Hopeful to train by end of week Bissouma (knee) is hopeful to train by the end of the week and be an option for Monday's trip to Crystal Palace, according to manager Graham Potter.

Impact Bissouma hyperextended his knee over the weekend and will get a couple days of rest before taking the pitch again. As there's no structural damage, he should be good for Monday, but nothing is guaranteed at this point, only that he'll be rested for the midweek Cup match.

SEPTEMBER 21, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Plays through hyperextension Bissouma had a shot with four tackles and three interceptions before being subbed off in the 79th minute of Sunday's match against Leicester City because of a knee issue.

Impact Bissouma originally played through the knee hyperextension and then he was eventually subbed off Sunday. This doesn't seem like something that will keep him out of the squad, but he should be monitored. He hasn't show a ton of attacking value this season, but he remains a rock in Brighton's midfield.

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Bissouma vs Etebo: Midfield showings demonstrated managers' different styles ' Goal.com Brighton & Hove Albion star Yves Bissouma dominated the encounter at the Amex, while Watford's Oghenekaro Etebo was handicapped by Xisco's rather passive approach.

AUGUST 24, 2021 • GOAL.COM

Records versatile stat line Bissouma recorded one assist, five tackles (four won) and five interceptions during a 2-0 win Saturday versus Watford.

Impact Bissouma logged his first Brighton assist. Since signing with the Seagulls, he has used defense to supply value for them. Bissouma won 68 tackles and recorded 64 interceptions one Premier League campaign ago. He has at least four of both this season.

AUGUST 21, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Resurgent Duffy helps Brighton beat Watford 2-0

A rejuvenated Shane Duffy toasted his Brighton resurgence with a thumping header as the home side saw off Watford 2-0 in the Premier League

AUGUST 21, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Grealish nets 1st goal for 5-star City, Liverpool wins again

Jack Grealish scored his first goal for Manchester City in his first home game for the team

AUGUST 21, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Paul Stewart on why he would love to see Yves Bissouma at Tottenham Hotspur ' Goal.com The former midfielder Paul Stewart believes Tottenham Hotspur should sign Brighton and Hove Albion midfielder Yves Bissouma

AUGUST 9, 2021 • GOAL.COM

Starts 35 matches Bissouma was a rock in Brighton's midfield this season, racking up 104 tackles and 64 interceptions in 35 starts.

Impact Bissouma got forward a bit more later in the season which led to 42 shots, but he still played in a defensive role with limited upside. He looks to have this role down in Brighton's midfield after starting a combined 32 matches the prior two seasons.

MAY 27, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Liverpool and Arsenal-linked Bissouma future uncertain, admits Brighton manager Potter | Goal.com Brighton boss Graham Potter has admitted the future of Liverpool and Arsenal-linked midfielder Yves Bissouma is uncertain ahead of the summer transfer window

MAY 24, 2021 • GOAL.COM

Was this brilliant, battling Bissouma's Brighton goodbye? Arsenal and Liverpool are admirers of Yves Bissouma - was the defeat at Emirates the Mali midfielder's last for Brighton?

MAY 24, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Everton's top-4 hopes fading after 0-0 draw at Brighton

Everton failed to keep the pressure on local rival Liverpool in the race for European qualification by letting two points slip in a lackluster 0-0 draw at Brighton

APRIL 12, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Brighton eases relegation fears with 3-0 win over Newcastle

Brighton pulled six points clear of the bottom three in the Premier League with a dominant 3-0 win over relegation rival Newcastle

MARCH 20, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Liverpool stumbles again in 1-0 home loss to Brighton in EPL

Liverpool’s Premier League title defense is on the brink of collapse after a 1-0 loss at home to Brighton which gave the champions back-to-back defeats at Anfield after a 68-match...

FEBRUARY 3, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Bissouma wins Brighton and Hove Albion's performance award Yves Bissouma has been announced as the winner of Brighton and Hove Albion’s performance of the Month award for December.

JANUARY 13, 2021 • GOAL.COM

Fulham out of bottom 3 in EPL with 0-0 draw against Brighton

Fulham moved out of the bottom three in the Premier League by securing a hard-fought 0-0 draw with Brighton

DECEMBER 16, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Man City slips further behind leader Everton with Leeds draw

Manchester City has slipped eight points behind early leader Everton after being held 1-1 at Leeds in the Premier League

OCTOBER 3, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS