Tottenham: Pochettino gives Harry Kane injury update HERE for the latest MUFC breaking news and transfer updates SUBSCRIBE Invalid email Sign upfor the latest MUFC breaking news and transfer updates When you subscribe we will use the information you provide to send you these newsletters. Sometimes they'll include recommendations for other related newsletters or services we offer. Our Privacy Notice explains more about how we use your data, and your rights. You can unsubscribe at any time. Kane suffered an ankle injury in the closing moments of Spurs’ 1-0 defeat to Manchester United, which has left the north Londoners nine points behind league leaders Liverpool. The England international collapsed to the floor following an attempted clearance by Victor Lindelof and had to be helped off the pitch by a member of Tottenham’s medical team after the final whistle. A prolonged injury to Kane would be a huge blow for Tottenham, who will soon be without the services of Son Heung-Min due to the Asia Cup. And Pochettino is worried the knock could keep Spurs’ main man on the sidelines for the foreseeable future. "My worry is that it was a bad tackle in the last moment,” the Argentine said of Kane’s injury. “It wasn't the intention of the United player but it was a bad tackle and now he has bit of a swelling on his ankle and he was limping after the game. "We are going to lose Son for the Asia Cup and if Harry Kane suffers an injury, it is going to be massive for us." Tottenham were handed their second loss in the last four league matches courtesy of a late first-half goal from Marcus Rashford. Harry Kane suffered an ankle injury in Tottenham's 1-0 loss to Manchester Untited Harry Kane was injured after an attempted clearances from Victor Lindelof We are going to lose Son for the Asia Cup and if Harry Kane suffers an injury, it is going to be massive for us Mauricio Pochettino on Harry Kane's ankle injury Spurs dominated the second half, so much so that they forced United goalkeeper David de Gea into making a staggering 11 saves. Pochettino was bitterly disappointed with the result but is ‘pleased’ with how his troops played in the second half. He said: “Tottenham did everything to win the game. Maybe we dominated and we created a lot of chances. It was an amazing second half, I am so pleased. "Sometimes you win a game and you are disappointed, like when we won 3-0 at Old Trafford. Harry Kane's injury could be bad news for Spurs as Son Heung-Min will soon be at the Asia Cup “They were better than us that day. Today the result should be different and I am happy. “That is the way that we want to grow and play. Taking risks, playing football that we are going to play. “The team was fantastic, that is the best 45 minutes I have seen Tottenham play since I took charge. "There were 11 saves from De Gea who was outstanding. He fully deserved to be man of the match. Harry Kane's injury has given Tottenham boss Mauricio Pochettino a huge headache<doc-sep>Harry Kane has suffered enough problems with his ankle ligaments in recent years to recognise the signs and the sight of him slumped on the turf, dejected and in clear discomfort as the game reached its end, made Tottenham hearts sink. It was bad enough to lose at home for a second successive Premier League game, to find David de Gea having one of those days, to concede ground on the leaders and to see Manchester United on the charge, gathering momentum under Ole Gunnar Solskjaer. It was a concern to see Moussa Sissoko forced off before half time with a groin injury but Kane's twisted ankle was the final insult, in the closing seconds of the contest, after a strong challenge from Phil Jones as United desperately defended their 1-0 lead. Harry Kane picked up a knock in the final seconds of Tottenham's defeat by Manchester United The striker clutches his knee following the full-time whistle in the Premier League clash 'My worry is that it was a bad tackle in the last moment,' said Mauricio Pochettino. 'It wasn't the intention of the United player but it was a bad tackle and now he has bit of a swelling on his ankle and he was limping after the game.' Kane waited for treatment from the medics and then slowly climbed to his feet. Gingerly, he made his way down the Wembley tunnel to find he had been selected for doping and would be required to sit and wait until he could pass urine for the tests. He had arrived hoping to score in a seventh successive game for the first time in his career and he left in pain, preparing for scans on the ankle when the swelling subsides. Spurs will sweat a little more than usual on the fitness of their talisman and top scorer because this was the last game for Heung-min Son before he departs on international duty with South Korea at the AFC Asian Cup in the United Arab Emirates. 'We are going to lose Son for the Asia Cup and if Harry Kane suffers an injury it is going to be massive for us,' said Pochettino. 'We will recover players and we will be competitive like we have been. We will try to find the way to play if we lose both of them. Hopefully it won't be a big issue.' Kane receives treatment from Tottenham's medical team following the game Son Heung-min consoled team-mate, with Spurs fearing both may be out for next few games SPURS FIXTURES Jan 20: Fulham (A) - Premier League Jan 24: Chelsea (A) - League Cup Jan 27: Crystal Palace (A) - FA Cup Jan 30: Watford (H) - Premier League Advertisement Son has an impressive record of stepping up as the central striker and shouldering the burden when Spurs lose Kane. Without the Korean for the rest of the month, Pochettino's options are limited to Fernando Llorente, who has started only twice in all competitions this season. These days, Llorente is usually restricted to the late cameo when Tottenham need a goal and the boss wants to go aerial, as was the case against United. Vincent Janssen is still at the club and fit once again after injury but Pochettino politely dismissed the idea that the Dutchman might come in handy at this juncture. It might be different if Spurs were active in the transfer market but they have an expensive new stadium to fund and have not signed a senior player since Lucas Moura, nearly a year ago. Pochettino has consistently claimed he does not expect to recruit anyone this month but the strain on the squad has been clear for some time. 'It's going to be a test,' said the Spurs boss. 'The last years has been a test of the squad. I never complained.' Mauricio Pochettino fears a selection crisis ahead of a busy two weeks for Tottenham After a summer when so many of his players went deep into the World Cup, there have been injury crises to overcome in central defence and in midfield with stopped Pochettino from rotating his squad as he would have liked through the congestion of December and into the New Year. Sissoko started 10 of 12 games in all competitions since the start of last month and his body finally gave way in the first half against Manchester United. Spurs are confident his groin problem is not too serious but they suffered and conceded the goal soon after losing his physical presence from their midfield. Eric Dier, Victor Wanyama and Mousa Dembele were all unavailable on Sunday. Dembele, with only six months left on his contract, is expected to complete a move to China this month. Spurs suffered another injury setback at Wembley with Moussa Sissoko forced off Dier and Wanyama are close to returning and there is the rare luxury of a free week before a London derby at Fulham on Sunday but this was a bruising day for Tottenham. On the not-too-distant horizon, they have the second leg of a Carabao Cup semi-final at Chelsea and an FA Cup fourth round tie at Crystal Palace. Both ties will feel little more daunting without Kane or Son, and any shot at a return to the title race feels highly unlikely after this defeat, despite the positive noises about how well they played only to be denied by the brilliance of De Gea. 'The second half, we did so well,' said Pochettino. 'We created more than enough chances to win the game. I am disappointed with the result of course, but very happy with the reaction after conceding the goal. I am so happy with the performance.' Unfortunately for Tottenham, there was little else to be satisfied with.<doc-sep>
HARRY KANE and Tottenham face an anxious wait to discover the extent of the ankle injury injury he suffered against Manchester United. The 25-year-old limped from the field at full-time after being caught by Phil Jones in stoppage time during the 1-0 defeat. 5 Kane went down as the full-time whistle went Credit: PA:Press Association Kane had treatment on the field and though he was able to walk off unaided, he did so in significant pain. Though Spurs are anxious to determine the damage suffered by their top scorer, a scan will not take place until Tuesday at the earliest - though it could be delayed if the swelling has not sufficiently subsided. The striker has a history of ankle injuries having had two spells out during the 2016-17 season and also a fortnight off last term. Having played in each of Tottenham's 22 Premier League games this season a break from first-team action is overdue. Paul Pogba and Marcus Rashford combine to score for Man Utd against Spurs at Wembley 5 Kane had treatment on the field before walking gingerly off Credit: AFP or licensors The prospect of losing Kane comes with Son Heung-Min having joined up with South Korea for the Asian Cup. Son could miss as many as five games if his country reach the final in the United Arab Emirates. And manager Mauricio Pochettino is naturally concerned by the potential lack of firepower. He said: “He suffered a big tackle and twisted his ankle. 5 David de Gea prevented Kane adding to his goal tally Credit: AP:Associated Press “We need to assess him. "It wasn't the intention of the United player, but it was a bad tackle and now he (Kane) has bit of a swelling on his ankle and he was limping after the game. “We are going to lose Son for the Asian Cup and if Harry Kane suffers an injury, it is going to be massive for us.” Kane is braced to join Victor Wanyama, Eric Dier, Lucas Moura and Moussa Sissoko - who went off against United - on the sidelines. 5 Son Heung-Min could miss the next five games as he plays in the Asian Cup Credit: AP:Associated Press The North Londoners face a run of games in the coming weeks which will shape their campaign. Pochettino's side travel to Fulham this Sunday before they face Chelsea for a place in the Carabao Cup final. Crystal Palace are their next opponents, in the FA Cup fourth round, prior to a clash with Watford in the Premier League Home games against Newcastle, Leicester follow and then the Champions League resumes, with Spurs facing Borussia Dortmund. 5 Sissoko was another injury victim during the 1-0 defeat to United Credit: EPA And as a result defender Jan Vertonghen is worried about the potential of losing Sissoko and Kane. The Belgian admitted: “We have to assess the other cases as well but these two guys are just massive for us. “Especially over the last couple of months, they've been immense. We've got other great players. “They're also vital for us but we hope they'll both be back soon.”