Tottenham manager Postecoglou believes that Lopetegui's plans will stir excitement among West Ham fans

He highlighted the weight of the positions he has held, explaining that they reflect his high regard and significant impact. Becoming the manager of Spain or Real Madrid is no small feat, and the previous roles he has undertaken speak volumes about his capabilities. It is always intriguing to see how new managers aim to steer a club in a fresh direction.

"Obviously they are trying to play a little differently. It’s not easy to do. I’m always intrigued by managers taking that path. He’s a top quality coach. He’s starting to build the team he wants at West Ham and it’ll be exciting for the supporters."

On facing West Ham, Postecoglou continued: "It is a different approach but most of the personnel is still there from when you look at last year and the line ups they’ve had the last two or three weeks. That emphasis from last year. They are a big side, a physical side with real speed on the wings.

"There isn’t a style that suits us or doesn’t suit us. When we play well we can play well against most systems and styles as we’ve shown. And if we don’t stick to our principles we can struggle against anybody. More important for us is how we approach things."