Thomas Frank AXES Tottenham star from squad vs PSG for disciplinary reasons as new boss shows he's no pushover
Thomas Frank revealed the midfielder will play no part in Wednesday's match for disciplinary reasons.
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The new Spurs boss said of Bissouma: 'He has been late several times and this latest time was one too many .
"There has been a consequence for this trip and then I will follow-up when I get home.
"The captain will be announced for the squad tomorrow."
Bissouma was left at home as the rest of his Tottenham teammates travelled to Udine, Italy for tomorrow's battle.
His absence now raises questions over his future, with the 28-year-old having just a year left on his contract.
Bissouma joined Spurs from Brighton for £30million in 2022 and has since clocked up 100 appearances.
However, he started just one pre-season match under Frank against Luton Town.
And the arrival of Joao Palhinha on loan from Bayern Munich could now see Bissouma's spot in the side gone for good.
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