Former Tottenham manager Ange Postecoglou has taken up a new role with UEFA as a Technical Observer, with his first assignment involving the analysis of Arsenal's recent Champions League victory.
The Greek-Australian coach, who led Tottenham to UEFA Europa League success in the 2024/25 season before his departure, was appointed to UEFA's panel of Technical Observers alongside prominent figures such as former England managers Gareth Southgate and Roy Hodgson, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, and Portugal head coach Roberto Martinez.
UEFA described Postecoglou's credentials: "Having established his coaching reputation in Australia, Greece-born Ange Postecoglou took his attacking style of play to Europe, winning a domestic double and then a domestic treble in two seasons at Celtic, before steering Tottenham to UEFA Europa League glory in 2024/25."
Postecoglou's recent managerial career has been challenging. He was dismissed by Tottenham following a 17th-place Premier League finish despite the European triumph, and his subsequent brief stint at Nottingham Forest ended in sacking after just 39 days.
In his new capacity, Technical Observers provide detailed reports on coaching trends and game developments in UEFA club competitions. They collaborate with UEFA's Performance Analysis team, reviewing multi-angle footage (broadcast, tactical, and high-behind views) either live or remotely to assess tactics and contribute to awards such as Team, Player, Young Player, and Goals of the Season.
Postecoglou's inaugural task saw him attend Inter Milan's home match against Arsenal in the Champions League League Phase. Arsenal secured a comfortable 3-1 win at the San Siro, clinching a top-two finish in the phase.
From a coaching perspective, Postecoglou highlighted Arsenal forward Gabriel Jesus's performance, selecting him as the official Man of the Match. In his report, he noted:
"Jesus' alertness in the box gave Arsenal a cutting edge to complement their ability to create opportunities from various avenues."
"Both goals were instinctive. The first was from a mis-hit shot that he was able to capitalise on and the second from a rebound off the crossbar. Both are a demonstration of a goalscorer's instincts as, while others are watching, he is anticipating an opportunity to score."
The role keeps Postecoglou engaged in elite European football analysis following his managerial setbacks, with his insights now contributing to UEFA's ongoing evaluation of the game's evolving standards.
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