Former Tottenham boss Harry Redknapp says a result against Atletico Madrid in the Champions League on Tuesday night "would be great" but insists the priority for Spurs has to be Premier League survival.
A run of 11 games without a win – and five straight defeats – has left Tottenham one point above the bottom three, with nine games to go.
"It is unbelievable they are in this position again with the squad they've got, the best training ground and best stadium in the country," he told BBC Radio 5 Live Breakfast.
"Unfortunately, the players haven't performed and they need to stand up and be counted. Spurs are in a dogfight.
"The ambition for this season has to be to stay in the Premier League."
New boss Igor Tudor has been unable to reverse the direction of travel but Redknapp does not believe he is to blame for their woes.
"It's very difficult – the team is struggling and no-one has a magic wand," he said. "Whatever is going on has been happening for the past 40 games. He can't just walk in and sprinkle star dust."
So will Redknapp be ready to step into the dugout if required?
"I won't – I don't expect to get a call," he added. "My focus this week is enjoying myself at Cheltenham!"
Listen to the full chat from 02’53’00 on BBC Sounds
