Ange Postecoglou promises quick shift in Nottingham Forest style | OneFootball

Ange Postecoglou says Nottingham Forest will be playing his style of football within days after losing to Arsenal in his first game in charge.

The former Spurs boss was quickly appointed by the Midlands outfit after Nuno Espirito Santo was sacked as manager last week after falling out with the club’s hierarchy.

Postecoglou’s open, possession-based tactics could not be more diametrically opposed to his predecessor’s more defensive approach to the game. But he promised that Forest will be exhibiting his principles as soon as Wednesday, when they face Swansea City in the League Cup.

“It won’t be months, it won’t be weeks, it’ll be Wednesday. This is not a project,” he said in his post-match press conference.

The Gunners dominated proceedings at the Emirates Stadium on Saturday afternoon as Martin Zubimendi found the net twice either side of Viktor Gyokeres’ third goal of the season.

Ange Postecoglou promises quick shift in Nottingham Forest style

Postecoglou had limited time with his new squad ahead of the game, overseeing just one training session before kickoff, but said he “can’t fault the lads’ effort”.

“This week, it’s fair to say, was fairly disruptive for the players,” he told TNT Sports. “International week as well so they didn’t get in until Thursday or Friday then with a new manager, I’m trying to implement new things.

“So it’s entirely understandable that they probably haven’t got clarity of thought at the moment. But that’s my job to try and embed that over the new few weeks and I’m sure we will because there is a willing group of players to do that.”

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On the job ahead of him, Postecoglou added: “It hasn’t been an ideal prep for the players and you have to take that into account. All you can ask for is effort and unfortunately, against a very good opponent, today was a bridge too far.

“This is a group of players who showed last year how hard they fight for each other. Disappointment today but there’s only one way to respond.

“They’re all big jobs. I haven’t taken over an easy one yet but that’s why I’m here. I love the challenge and we’ll get to where we want to.”

Forest were dealt an injury scare when Murillo was forced off in the first half. He initially tried to continue after receiving treatment on the pitch but was eventually replaced by Nicolo Savona just before the interval. However, Postecoglou is hopeful he won’t be sidelined for long.

“Looks like just a knock, so hopefully with some rest he’ll be okay,” he said.

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