Harry Redknapp boldly predicts Spurs are destined to topple Liverpool in Champions League final

Harry Redknapp believes the stars are aligning for his former side Tottenham to beat Liverpool in the Champions League final.

Mauricio Pochettino and Jurgen Klopp will go toe-to-toe at the Wanda Metropolitano on June 1 to contest an all-English tie to decide who will be crowned kings of Europe.

Klopp’s side suffered heartbreak on the final day of the Premier League season when Manchester City came from behind against Brighton to snatch the title away from their grasp.

Mauricio Pochettino’s side edged out Ajax to book their place in the final against Liverpool

While the Anfield club missed out on domestic honours, they are favourites to beat their English rivals in the Spanish capital and round off their impressive season with some silverware.

Redknapp, however, who managed Spurs to the Champions League in 2010-11, thinks his former side are destined to upset the apple cart.

‘You just get the feeling that Tottenham have got their name on the trophy,’ Redknapp told Sportsmail. ‘They’ve gone through when they looked like going out in the knockout stages, last-minute goals in other games got them through.

‘It’s been drama after drama after drama – the Manchester City game away with VAR.

Lucas Moura scored a hat-trick in the semi-final and Redknapp says ‘it could be their year’

‘I’ve just got the feeling that Tottenham have got their name on the trophy this year – I really do.

‘I’m a big fan of both clubs, I’m a big Liverpool fan, but I’ve just got a feeling that Tottenham, it could well be their year.’

The odds are heavily weighted in Liverpool’s favour, largely owing to their vaunted front three Mohamed Salah, Sadio Mane and Roberto Firmino.

But while Liverpool’s ubiquitous threats might well be cause for concern for Spurs, Redknapp believes Pochettino’s own attacking options are to be feared.

Spurs talisman Harry Kane is a doubt for the Madrid showpiece, however Lucas Moura has more than ably filled his boots in his absence.

Redknapp believes Tottenham are a ‘scary proposition’ when they’ve got a fully fit squad

Whether Kane is fighting fit or not, Redknapp thinks Moura and Co can run amok in Madrid.

‘Tottenham are dangerous,’ he said. ‘Tottenham are an excellent team.

‘If Harry Kane is fit and you’ve got a forward line of Kane, Lucas Moura, Son, Dele Alli in behind – it’s a bit of a scary proposition.

‘Both teams are great going forward, attacking full backs. I’ll be very surprised if we see a boring game. I think there will be goals.’

Incredibly, given their respective stocks have gone through the roof in recent seasons, both Pochettino and Klopp are seeking their first trophies at their clubs.

While one is certain to break their duck next weekend, the other will have gone another season without reward.

Redknapp, himself a former Spurs boss, has urged Pochettino to stay beyond this summer

Pochettino remains a sought-after manager, with Juventus and Manchester United reported to be interested in acquiring his services.

But Redknapp warned the Argentine against leaving north London, believing Tottenham to be on the cusp of something special with the new stadium now fully operational.

‘I’d be surprised if he did (go),’ Redknapp added. ‘I think he knows he’s got a great situation at Tottenham.

‘Everything is in place, the team is great, training ground, stadium.

‘I think he has got a great job there and I’d be very surprised if he looked elsewhere.

‘He surely knows when he is well off and he is well off at Tottenham.’ 

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