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Al Ain v Al Nassr: Ange Postecoglou feels the heat ahead of Asian Champions League opener

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In a packed field, there is plenty of evidence to suggest Ange Postecoglou is one of the most stubborn people in football. The Australian coach has his ideals – get the ball on the floor, and attack at pace – and he is never going to veer from them. Memorably, when he lost two players to red cards in a white-hot London derby between Tottenham Hotspur and Chelsea, he still implored his players forward. Those left out there were pushing up field throughout, railing against the inevitable, and got a standing ovation for their efforts despite defeat. “It’s who we are, mate” Postecoglou said defiantly after that game. It’s definitely who he is. Now aged 61, it feels unlikely he is ever going to compromise on his commitment to front-foot, high-octane football. From Dammam to AlAin, the work continues ✈️💛 pic.twitter.com/2yJKNnJJGS — AlNassr FC (@AlNassrFC_EN) September 13, 2026 But he might have finally met his match: the weather in late summer in the Middle East. Postecoglou took charge of

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