9 Important Days For Tottenham: Against Everton And Southampton, Closing The League Cup Final Against City

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JAKARTA - Jose Mourinho stated that Tottenham Hotspur prioritized the hunt for the top four Premier League standings, rather than winning the Premier League Cup.

Tottenham will face Manchester City in the League Cup final at Wembley on April 25 and Mourinho's side still have a chance of reaching the top four, which are only six points behind those who are currently seventh in the standings.

While the League Cup winners only produce tickets to the Conference League playoffs - the third caste European club competition which starts rolling out next season -, the top four Premier League standings have the chance to reach the Champions League, a tournament that is much more prestigious and has a long tradition.

Tottenham will next visit Everton's headquarters, a competing team in the race for European tickets, in the 32nd Premier League match at Goodison Park on Friday local time (Saturday WIB).

The match against Everton is clearly important, as his opponent is only one point behind Tottenham in eighth but still has one game in hand.

"Of course the match at Goodison is very important. The distance between the two teams is very, very thin. Besides, they have one saved game," Mourinho said at a pre-match press conference reported by Antara on Thursday night.

"They have the same target as us. They will fight against us, and other teams, to get to the best possible position and find out which of us can get a European ticket," he added.

🎙️ Jose delivers an injury update ahead of tomorrow's trip to Everton. # THFC ⚪ #COYS

- Tottenham Hotspur (@SpursOfficial) April 15, 2021

Mourinho admits the next nine days will be an important phase for Tottenham, who played two Premier League games against Everton and Southampton and ended with a League Cup final against City.

Despite acknowledging the importance of the League Cup final, Mourinho - who is expected to end Tottenham's trophy drought - said he wanted his team to focus on the challenges that lie ahead.

"Regardless of the results at Goodison and against Southampton, like you said, it's nine big days that will end in the League Cup final," said Mourinho.

"We have to put everything in its place. The League Cup final is important, but it's not tomorrow's game, and we have to focus completely on this tough game," he said referring to the match against Everton.