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I want Bayern to do a number on Chelsea - Redknapp

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Tottenham manager Harry Redknapp has issued a rallying cry to his troops ahead of the season climax, claiming "it's all systems go" in their bid for Champions League football.

One win in nine has seen Spurs slip to fifth in the Premier League, three points adrift of fourth-placed Newcastle with four games left of the campaign.

Spurs have looked out of sorts in recent weeks, with their early-season form nowhere to be seen. Injuries have played their part, but Redknapp believes the squad has a healthy look once more and is backing his side to rediscover their winning habit.

"We had a strong squad, but we lost a few: the [Michael] Dawsons and [Tom] Huddlestones and people that were important to the squad," he told Sky Sports. "My squad this morning [Friday] looks strong again - we had one or two back from injury and we look strong again. It's all systems go, we're positive. We look forward to the last four games, we're in a great situation where we can still make Champions League and we're ready to go for it."

Spurs host Blackburn on Sunday, with Rovers fighting for their lives at the wrong end of the table. Rovers are three points adrift of safety and Redknapp is well aware of the threat they will pose at White Hart Lane.

"We'll both be scrapping," he said. "If we both scrap at our best then we should win, because we're higher than them in the league. If we don't scrap hard enough then we'll lose. We've got to scrap as hard as they do and the extra quality should come through."

Spurs' path to the Champions League could be blocked by Chelsea should the Blues beat Bayern Munich in this year's final next month. Although Chelsea look likely to miss out on a place in the top four, lifting the trophy will guarantee them a spot in next season's tournament and leave whoever finishes fourth in the league contemplating life in the Europa League.

Consequently, Redknapp admits he will be cheering on Bayern on May 19. He said: "I really wanted them (Chelsea) to beat Barcelona, it was a fantastic performance. The work rate with 10 men, the will to win, the manager's done an amazing job there. They deserve all the credit in the world to beat Barcelona with 10 men. However, if it means us making Champions League football next year I've got to cheer on Bayern Munich obviously."

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