Overview

• After a 3-0 defeat at Arsenal in his first match with minimal preparation time, Ange Postecoglou said he "cannot afford to waste time" and framed his tenure as a pursuit of trophies.
• He signalled sweeping rotation for the EFL Cup trip to Swansea, with new arrivals such as Douglas Luiz in line for minutes and Oleksandr Zinchenko available after missing the Arsenal game due to loan rules.
• Postecoglou indicated the cup tie will be used to embed his style, with Nottinghamshire Live reporting likely starts for recent signings and a more attacking approach compared with the Arsenal setup.
• Injury updates include a knock for Murillo that is not thought to be serious and a hamstring problem for Ola Aina that is expected to sideline him for at least three months.
• Coverage also notes Nuno Espírito Santo’s availability is attracting interest from clubs, with one pundit suggesting he may have sought a payoff before his sacking, while reports in Italy outline a conditional obligation-to-buy in Douglas Luiz’s loan that is tied to Premier League minutes.