"The news concerning Ryan Sessegnon - he had a scan and he has a muscular problem; the Italian told reporters during Thursday's scheduled press conference ahead of the Lilywhites' Premier League encounter against Man Utd on Saturday.

In light of the international break, "maybe we'll see him after that."

If the London-based club are to avenge their season-opening 3-0 setback to Ralf Rangnick's Red Devils, they will almost certainly need to be at their best, and losing Sessengeon, who has been a major role in recent months, will not be welcome news.

Spurs' away match against Manchester United is set to begin at 5.30 p.m. (UK time) and will be carried live on Sky Sports.