text: Mauricio Pochettino says another campaign in the Europa League will hamper Tottenham's hopes of breaking into the top-four. Spurs' chances of qualifying for next season's Champions League look over following poor results against Burnley and Aston Villa. But the White Hart Lane club could yet secure another season in the Europa League. Mauricio Pochettino believes Europa League participation could hamper Tottenham's top four hopes . However, Pochettino fears another year in the competition could have a detrimental impact on their hopes of entering Europe's elite club competition. 'I think I confirmed my idea and my thoughts before when I had the same question when I was manager of Southampton. 'The Europa League is difficult. When you are a team like us, you play in the Europa League and the Premier League it is difficult to manage it. The Europa League is good if you arrive at the final. We can see now that Everton are a team that has a good level but before it was very difficult for them. Roberto Soldado reacts as Tottenham are knocked out of this season's competition by Fiorentina . Harry Kane (centre) in action as Pochettino's side struggled to a 0-0 draw against Burnley earlier this month . Liverpool last season and Manchester United this season have shown that within the Europa a League you have a better chance to fight for the top four. Meanwhile, Pochettino has told Newcastle bods John Carver that escaping criticism is impossible as a manager. The caretaker, who replaced Alan Pardew earlier this year, has been in the firing line of late following a sorry run of form. And Pochettino, who revealed Hugo Lloris and Kyle Walker are major doubts ahead of the clash against the Magpies, insists the buck stops with Carver. Christian Benteke (right) celebrates his winning goal during Aston Villa's 1-0 win last weekend . Spurs defender Kyle Walker (left) is a major doubt for the Premier League clash against Newcastle . 'I think you care about another manager because you can be in the same position. 'In your career sometimes you are up and sometimes you are down. You suffer a lot when things are not good. So for that reason I care a lot about him. 'But we understand that when you put your face in front on the touchline, when you are a head coach or a manager you are responsible. 'If you want to keep your place you stay in the background. 'The manager has to be brave, it is not an easy job. When the good things happen sometimes it is good to hear: ‘Good man, good job.’ 'When the problems arrive it is difficult to be in a good mood. But it is important to be brave.' Pochettino has told Newcastle bods John Carver that escaping criticism is impossible as a manager . French goalkeeper Hugo Lloris is also likely to miss out as he continues to recover from a knee injury .
target: Mauricio Pochettino believes competing in the Europa League makes things 'difficult' for Premier League clubs .
  Tottenham were knocked out of Europa League by Fiorentina in February .
  Pochettino's side have struggled for results in recent weeks .
  Spurs face Premier League clash against Newcastle on Sunday .