Bruno Fernandes could yet be in contention for Man Utd’s clash with Tottenham

Erik ten Hag allayed concerns over Bruno Fernandes’ ankle injury and even suggested the Manchester United midfielder has a chance of facing stuttering Tottenham on Thursday evening.

The 28-year-old sustained the issue in the first half of Sunday’s FA Cup semi-final win against Brighton but managed to play on until the 101st minute of the penalty shoot-out victory.

However, concerns grew over Fernandes’ fitness on Monday when his partner posted a photo of the United playmaker with his right foot elevated next to a protective boot and pair of crutches.

The Portugal international was seen at Carrington without crutches or a boot on Wednesday lunchtime but appeared to have a very slight limp, with Ten Hag suggesting he may be involved at Spurs on Thursday evening.

“There are some unavailable – (Lisandro) Martinez, (Raphael) Varane,” the United boss said.

“We have to see how Bruno Fernandes is. We don’t know yet, he’s a question mark. But I think for the rest, we are quite OK.

“We all have seen he played a full game and it happened in the first half. Thursday is quick but we have to see coming now what is possible.”

Tottenham head into the match reeling from Sunday’s 6-1 thrashing at Newcastle, which led to the sacking of acting head coach Cristian Stellini.

The 48-year-old spent less than a month at the helm after replacing Antonio Conte and Spurs have now placed Ryan Mason in charge on a temporary basis.

United have had to bounce back from disappointing results themselves this term and Ten Hag knows Tottenham will be looking to make amends.

“We had some, not so often, that we have to bounce back,” he said. “Definitely (more than I would like) but it happens with all the great teams, even Real Madrid, eh?

“It’s obvious they