Tottenham were a better team two years ago, insists White Hart Lane favourite Harry Redknapp

Tottenham were a better team two years ago, insists White Hart Lane favourite Harry Redknapp
Former TottenhambossHarry Redknapp believes Mauricio Pochettino’s side were a stronger outfit two years ago.Spurs slipped further off the pace in the Premier League title race after a 1-1 draw with north London rivals Arsenal at Wembley on Saturday.2

Harry Redknapp believes Tottenham are a weaker outfit now than they once were

It could have been worse for Pochettino’s men had it not been Hugo Lloris saving a stoppage-time penalty from Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang.After collecting just one point from the last nine available, Redknapp believes Spurs are suffering from the loss of the injured Dele Alli as well as an over-reliance on Christian Eriksen and Harry Kane.The 72-year-old also believes the departures of Kyle Walker and Mousa Dembele have significantly weakened the squad.Redknapp said: “I honestly think Tottenham were better two years ago when Kyle Walker was playing right-back and absolutely on fire, Danny Rose was in his pomp absolutely flying and Dembele was top drawer.2

Redknapp believes Tottenham have badly missed Kyle Walker since his departure to Man City

“They were absolutely incredible then. Rose has had his injuries and has not been quite the same, Walker obviously moved on and Dembele has moved on.“But I’m sure they will regroup again in the summer, one or two, a little bit of tweaking and they will be strong again next year.”Spurs are in pole position to qualify for the quarter finals of the Champions League as they head to Borussia Dortmund on Tuesday night with a 3-0 lead, before they face a trip to struggling Southampton next Saturday.

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