Tottenham qualifying for next season’s Champions League would be a “miracle”, according to manager Antonio Conte.
Spurs are fifth in the Premier League and will go fourth – the last of the qualifying places – with a two-goal win at home against Newcastle on Sunday.
“It’s right to underline that this target is very, very difficult and we aren’t the only team that wants to try and do this miracle,” Conte said.
“It’s important to have this type of ambition – we have the possibility.”
Tottenham played in the Champions League in four successive seasons from 2016-17 to 2019-20, losing 2-0 to Liverpool in the 2019 final.
“If you ask me about the past, about our possibility to reach the Champions League, I could say to do it would be very, very, very difficult,” added Conte.
“Now after five months I’m seeing great improvement in my team and we have to fight until the end.
“To play Champions League next season is important for me, the club, the players, the fans, everybody.
“Champions League is totally different to Europa League or Europa Conference League or not playing in Uefa competition.”
