Thomas Frank confirms triple Tottenham injury boost as Man Utd remain without two key man

The latest team news is in ahead of Tottenham’s clash with Manchester United at Old Trafford on Saturday. Spurs come into this one on the back of a two-goal comeback draw against Manchester City, and they will be looking o seize upon that momentum here.

But as they attempt to recover their disappointing Premier League campaign, they will go up against a Manchester United side that has been in superb form under new interim boss Michael Carrick, who has led his side to three straight wins.

United have beaten Manchester City, Arsenal and Fulham, and they are now looking like strong candidates for Champions League qualifiaction. This is set up to be an interesting clash between two heavyweights, and Spurs look as though they will be boosted by having both of their starting centre-back following their absence last time out.

“Everyone, mostly, is okay. Micky (van de Ven) trained today and is available for selection for Saturday, so that’s good. Djed (Spence) is getting closer, it will be touch and go and there's a good chance he'll be ready.”

Asked if he expects Cristian Romero to return, Frank added: “Yes, I do.” Romero is expected to start despite getting into more hot water with the club over his social media posts.

Asked about Carrick and his start at Old Trafford, Frank added: “Yes, I think he has had a great start. It seems like there was injected a little bit of energy into the team. I think it looks like some of the players are in a good place.

“We know the threats that I also think they posed before from Bryan Mbeumo, Amad, Cunha and Bruno Fernandes, he’s getting this team ticking. He has done that the last, I don't know, four or five years. It has been incredible. It is a threat, it is a challenge, but we are looking forward to it.”

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Manchester United don’t have significant injury issues, with only a small number of players out, but they will not return here. Mason Mount and Mathijs De Ligt are among them, and while they are getting closer, they are not ready yet.

"Probably, Mason [will be available] sooner," said Carrick in his pre-match press conference. "Matta [De Ligt], he's working his way back, taking good steps and improving. It's a little bit too soon at the moment but, hopefully, it won't be too long [before De Ligt is back].

"The boys have worked well this week, they've got their feet on the ground and are not getting carried away with what's going on. It's a big challenge ahead."

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