[Albion] Bissouma going to AFCON

[South west gull]

Good news he only misses 2 games

Bad news one of those is palace.

Btw how is there only 2 bloody league games in Jan. Depressing !!!

Only 2 league games due to the fa cup & winter break

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[Pavilionaire]

Bad news for us but an opportunity for a 1st XI spot for someone, and a chance for Potter to evaluate whether we have his replacement already at the club. Mwepu, Moder and MacAllister will all get more gametime, and that is no bad thing.

 

[B-right-on]

And sings a new contract before he goes.

 

[Medwayseagull]

Has his bail situation been resolved ? If not, I am surprised there isn't a condition relating to overseas travel.

 

[banjo]

Mwepu covered him well v Brentford. Good luck Biss.

 

[Joey Jo Jo Jr. Shabadoo]

Has his bail situation been resolved ? If not, I am surprised there isn't a condition relating to overseas travel.

He's due to answer it on January 5th, that will be 90 days which is the limit someone could be on bail without the Police asking the courts for an extension. I would expect him to have to report for this before travelling for international duty. I would also assume Mali would be aware of his on going legal issue and not call him up unless they were pretty certain he could travel.

 

[Milano]

He's due to answer it on January 5th, that will be 90 days which is the limit someone could be on bail without the Police asking the courts for an extension. I would expect him to have to report for this before travelling for international duty. I would also assume Mali would be aware of his on going legal issue and not call him up unless they were pretty certain he could travel.

Big assumption. If the CPS extend again then there would be a significant doubt that he’d be allowed to leave the country.

 

[Change at Barnham]

depending on re-arranged games , should only miss 2 league matches ., I think.

How many matches will Bissouma miss?
That depends on how far Mali progress in the tournament.

Group F games against Tunisia on January 12, Gambia four days later and Mauritania on January 20 rule him out of Palace's visit and, in all probability, the trip to Leicester on January 23.

The knockout stages begin on January 23 and the tournament runs until the final on February 6, six days before Brighton go to Watford.

 

[Joey Jo Jo Jr. Shabadoo]

Big assumption. If the CPS extend again then there would be a significant doubt that he’d be allowed to leave the country.

The CPS aren't involved yet, or if they are they are not happy that the police have enough evidence to charge hence why he is on police bail. For bail to be extended beyond the 90 days then the police would need to convince a court that they are still investigating/gathering evidence and that bail is the right thing to do rather than release under investigation.

If he is charged by the CPS then that changes everything because the 90 day bail clock stops and different restrictions on him could be imposed. If charged he's very likely to be answering the charge in magistrates court very quickly. This is where any restrictions will be put in place, bail, remand until trial etc, it's extremely unlikely at that stage he'd be allowed to travel abroad.

 

[LamieRobertson]

Isolation period on return? ..I’ve no idea of the rules as they seem to change (so probably will again)

 

[raymondo]

Bad news for us but an opportunity for a 1st XI spot for someone, and a chance for Potter to evaluate whether we have his replacement already at the club. Mwepu, Moder and MacAllister will all get more gametime, and that is no bad thing.

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[loz]

Depth of squad will be the difference, we showed against Brentford that we can cover Bissouma, whereas Palarse may stuggle without 3 key players, it would be handy if someone tried to buy Gallagher from Chelsea

Olise, Eze and McArthur will come in for those 3, which is quite an exciting prospect TBH.

But it is an honour for both teams that they will have players in the AFCON.

 

[Nobby Cybergoat]

I don't see the need for any other sentiment on this thread other than congratulating Yves on his call up

 

[goldstone]

Let's hope Mali get knocked out at the first opportunity.

 

[Dick Swiveller]

Good news he only misses 2 games

Bad news one of those is palace.

Btw how is there only 2 bloody league games in Jan. Depressing !!!

Have some free internet Prozac as there are 3 league games in January.

 

[loz]

Depth of squad will be the difference, we showed against Brentford that we can cover Bissouma, whereas Palarse may stuggle without 3 key players, it would be handy if someone tried to buy Gallagher from Chelsea

Olise, Eze and McArthur will come in for those 3, which is quite an exciting prospect TBH.

But it is an honour for both teams that they will have players in the AFCON.

 

[Dalef65]

He said (with slightly different words) in August that he would return if he got a verbal blowjob from manager Magassouba.

Mali could win this tournament so I dont think it was too difficult to convince him.

I hope he goes on to win the whole thing. Its a big loss for Brighton but on the positive side midfield is well covered.

Unlikely I would have thought

 

[DJ NOBO]

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[RM-Taylor]

Needs merging with this thread from last week:

https://www.northstandchat.com/show...ouma-in-Mali-squad-for-African-Cup-of-Nations

 

[Swansman]

Unlikely I would have thought

Its generally a low scoring tournament, discipline and good defense usually take teams pretty far. Obviously there is a couple of teams that on paper looks stronger than Mali but same could be said for Zambia a few years ago or when Egypt dominated the tournament.

But you are right, it is unlikely - but it could happen, they have a decent side.