Tottenham boss Antonio Conte says qualifying for the Champions League would be a “miracle” but believes his side are in with a chance.
Tottenham Hotspurs manager Antonio Conte believes it will only take miracle for his side to make it into the Champions League spot this season.
The top has become a just like a war zone as teams like Arsenal, Manchester United and West Ham wants to get into.
Tottenham could move into the top four if they beat Newcastle by two goals as they would climb above Arsenal on goal difference ahead of their game at Crystal Palace on Monday night.
Speaking ahead of the match against Newcastle United tomorrow Conte stated that it is very difficult for them to get into the top four.
“It’s right to underline that this target is very, very difficult and we are not the only team that wants to try and do this miracle,” Conte said. “There is Arsenal who in this moment has an advantage and then there is United.
“If you ask me about the past, about our possibility to reach a place in the Champions League, I could say to do it’d be very, very, very difficult. Now after five months I’m seeing great improvement in my team and we have to fight until the end.”
He further stated that they will have to put pressure on themselves in other to get play Champions League next season.
The Tottenham manager insisted that it will be very important for him, the club and the players to play in the prestigious league next season.
“We have the possibility to reach this target and it’s important to have this type of ambition and put pressure on ourselves for this target.
“To play Champions League next season is important for me, the club, the players, the fans. Everybody. Because to play Champions League is totally different to Europa League or Europa Conference League or not playing in UEFA competition. It’s an important target for many reasons, for the club, because for sure you can play important things.”
