Redknapp plans to play it safe in Germany

HARRY REDKNAPP fears that Tottenham will suffer the kind of mauling England endured at the hands of Germany if he goes gung-ho in his side’s Champions League Group A opener at Werder Bremen tonight.

Redknapp plans  to play it safe in Germany

Spurs boss Redknapp is ready to play it safe away from home during what is his side’s debut season in the competition by fielding a lone striker and a five-man midfield at the Weserstadion.

Redknapp got his fingers burnt using 4-4-2 in the play-off round first leg at Young Boys last month, with the Swiss side racing to a 3-0 lead inside 28 minutes.

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