Three months on from their most recent outing, Jose Mourinho's men quite simply have to hit the ground running if they are to keep their top-five hopes alive.

The Lilywhites lost five and drew one of their last six matches before the coronavirus pandemic forced football to shut down, seeing them exit both the FA Cup and Champions League.

However, the 99-day gap between their 3-0 loss to RB Leipzig and Friday's visit of United has given a few key players - including Harry Kane, Steven Bergwijn and Son Heung-min - a chance to return to fitness in time for the run-in.

Ahead of their first game back, Sports Mole rounds up Tottenham's latest injury and suspension news.

Troy Parrott

Troy Parrott in action for Spurs on September 24, 2019 © Reuters

Status: Out
Type of injury: Appendix
Possible return date: Unknown

Back-up striker Troy Parrott underwent surgery to have his appendix removed during lockdown and will not return to training until later in the month.

Japhet Tanganga

Japhet Tanganga warms up for Spurs on January 11, 2020 © Reuters

Status: Out
Type of injury: Back
Possible return date: Unknown

Japhet Tanganga had become a regular under Mourinho, starting Spurs' last three games before the shutdown, but he is suffering from a back problem and will sit this match out.

TOTTENHAM'S SUSPENSION LIST

Dele Alli

Dele Alli pops a squat during the Premier League game between Tottenham Hotspur and Liverpool on January 11, 2020 © Reuters

Tottenham will also have to make do without midfielder Dele Alli, who was handed a one-match ban by the Football Association last week for improper conduct after posting an offensive video on social media relating to the coronavirus outbreak.