Ange Postecoglou returns to the UK to spy on Liverpool after landing new job

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The former Tottenham and Nottingham Forest boss has been sampling Champions League football after returning to workAnge Postecoglou has ventured back into Premier League territory to assess Liverpool as part of his new role. Postecoglou said: "Liverpool's approach really made it difficult for them and if they'd just persisted in trying to play like they normally do, they may have got unstuck."READ MORE: Premier League relegation picture as Spurs freefall and Leeds hold key with crunch gamesREAD MORE: Shortest Premier League managerial reigns as Igor Tudor axed by Spurs after 44 daysDuring his time at Spurs, Postecoglou was frequently criticised for not reining in his attacking approach when circumstances called for it.

For coaches, experience teaches you that."The reality of it is, whether it's pragmatism or simply understanding what the actual challenge is on the day, the paramount thing is being successful, particularly in Champions League knockout football because the margins are so fine."You can't abandon your foundations, and if you look at Luis Enrique's approach, there were still the elements you always see. But there was also a recognition that there was a different challenge to overcome."There's a difference to knockout football in Europe, and the approach you take and recognising that, at certain stages, it's not an abandonment of philosophy, it's an acknowledgement of the challenge that's before you and doing what's required."And that certainly was our approach with Tottenham in the Europa League final last year, and it wasn't saying that everything we've done up till now doesn't matter."Join our new WhatsApp community and receive your daily dose of Mirror Football content.

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