The manager spoke to journalists at the CFA.
The briefing followed hot on the heels of the boss signing a two-year contract extension with the Blues so it was a hot topic as he answered questions from reporters.
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He was also quizzed about the latest injury news following the November international break as well as looking ahead to the encounter with Ange Postecoglou’s men.
There’ll be a video recap available shortly while part two, which is embargoed, will be available to watch this evening from 22:30 (UK).
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