Rob Edwards says Premier League strugglers Luton Town are not yet at the stage where games are “must win”.
The Hatters host Brentford tomorrow knowing a win will take them out of the relegation zone and up to 16th, ahead of Everton and Nottingham Forest who play each other on Sunday.
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It promises to be a pivotal weekend in the relegation fight with rock-bottom Sheffield United also hosting 19th placed Burnley.
Edwards knows the importance of tomorrow’s game but believes there is still time for more twists and turns with a further four matches to go.
He said: “I don’t think it is must-win. We know it is business time and we must be getting results.
“We put that pressure on the last home game [against Bournemouth] and we were able to produce a really good performance, a brilliant second-half performance and a win.
“So we know how important it is. It is not must-win because it doesn’t mean we’re down if we don’t win tomorrow, but we all recognise the importance of it.
“We know what a win tomorrow means but there is still a long way to go.”
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Luton’s task could be made harder by Brentford being able to include Ivan Toney.
The England international missed last weekend’s 2-0 home win over Sheffield United but is poised to return at Kenilworth Road.
Bees boss Thomas Frank said: “He’s desperate, and I’m desperate, so let’s see tomorrow.
“With all your important players, you are willing to push them hard to play, Ivan has extraordinary mentality and can push through things.”
