Harry Redknapp insists Tottenham and Liverpool’s Europa League exits are a blessing in disguise – as it means the clubs can concentrate on a top four spot.
Spurs were beaten 3-1 by Fiorentina over two legs in their last 32 clash with the Serie A side, while the Reds were knocked out on penalties to Turkish side Besiktas.
Mauricio Pochettino’s side are currently seventh in the Premier League table, three points behind fourth placed Manchester United, while Brendan Rodgers' steads are sixth.
And former White Hart Lane chief Redknapp claims Tottenham, along with Liverpool, will be better off after being dumped out of Europe’s secondary competition.
“The race for a top four place is wide open,” he told the Alan Brazil Sports Breakfast show. “Liverpool have been done a favour going out of the Europa League. Tottenham are the same.
“They only have the league to concentrate on. In terms of getting into the top four it will give them a better opportunity being out of the Europa League.”
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