United boss plays down Fernandes injury fears

Erik ten Hag has allayed concerns that Bruno Fernandes has suffered a serious injury and even suggested the Manchester United midfielder has a chance of facing Tottenham on Thursday.

The 28-year-old played on after picking up a knock in Sunday's FA Cup semi-final win against Brighton, before eventually being withdrawn in the 101st minute of the penalty shoot-out victory.

Fernandes' partner posted a photo of the United playmaker on Monday with his right foot elevated next to a protective boot and pair of crutches.

The Portugal international was seen without crutches and the protective boot on Wednesday lunchtime and Ten Hag suggested he may be involved at Spurs the following day.

"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 had a really bad defeat. Of course, then they are mad. That can be fuel for bouncing back.

"But