Ange Postecoglou has played down talk of an immediate shift in philosophy at Nottingham Forest and insists it will be evolution rather than revolution at the City Ground.
Postecoglou was named the successor to the sacked Nuno Espirito Santo on Tuesday and takes charge of Forest for the first time on Saturday when they visit Arsenal.
It will be a swift return to North London for the Australian who was dismissed by Tottenham in June, shortly after leading them to the Europa League title.
No quick transition to âAngeballâ
Postecoglou is renown for an all-out attacking style, characterised by a high press and high defensive line, in stark contrast to the more pragmatic Nuno.
On the face of it, Forest donât possess the players to implement Postecoglouâs tactics straight away and the former Celtic boss accepts it will take time to get his ideas across.
He said: âItâs familiar territory for me. Similar when I took over at SpursâŠbut three games in. Itâll be a gradual process. Nuno was transitioning into something different. But weâre all different. Itâs just a matter of making it as smooth as possible.â
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