Scott McTominay could be involved when the West Midlands club comes to Manchester this weekend.
The Scotland international has been missing since picking up a problem during the 3-1 win over Brighton & Hove Albion on 10 November.
“We hope Scotty will be back as soon as possible, but he’s also been back home and I’ve not seen him,” said the boss in his pre-match press conference, which was held in Kazakhstan.
“Maybe [he will be fit to face] Spurs but hopefully for Sunday.”
Paul Pogba is unlikely to return for the Reds this weekend, however, as he continues his recovery from an ankle injury which has kept him sidelined since the end of September.