Yves Bissouma
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#PLStories- Brighton coach Billy Reid delighted to see Yves Bissouma shine at AFCON #BHAFC

January 23, 2022
The Albion midfielder is absent from Premier League action this weekend as he plays for his country. He has made a big impact after rejoining the squad. Albion assistant boss Billy Reid is a huge admirer of Bissouma, who is understood to be attracting interest around the Premier League. Reid said: “First of all I am delighted after three years he is now playing for his nation. “To play in the Africa Nations Cup is a big, big thing for all the African players. “He is a super player, he should be there. “It’s great to watch on the TV and his country qualifying for the next round. “He’s a great lad, Yves, I’ve got a lot of time for him. “Hopefully Mali can go on and do well in the tournament.” Mali face Equatorial Guinea on Wednesday in the round of 16. Gabon take on Burkina Faso tomorrow. Albion under-23s striker Ulrick Eneme Ella is with the Gabon squad but missed their final group game due to a positive Covid test.
Yves Bissouma
Posted in2021-2022-Season Daily News

#PLStories- Graham Potter wants to help Yves Bissouma improve after AFCON #BHAFC

January 11, 2022
Graham Potter wants to help Yves Bissouma progress when he returns from AFCON action. But the midfielder might not be the first Albion player involved in the current tournament. Bissouma is away with Mali while rumours circulate of interest from other clubs. Potter was asked about him after the win over West Brom. He replied: “We’re comfortable with where we’re at, we know the situation. “From my perspective, I’m just trying to help him when he comes back from the AFCON to perform to his best. When he does that he is a top player. “We understand the way the market is, the way football is, we understand where we are in the football pyramid. INJURY UPDATE ON BRIGHTON'S ENOCK MWEPU “You know that things can happen but my expectation is we will have a strong squad come the end of the window.” MAUPAY CUP CALL PAYS OFF Bissouma could play for Mali against Tunisia on Wednesday. Gabon, whose squad includes Albion under-23s forward Ulrick Eneme Ella, face Comoros today.