Postecoglou provided an update on defender Murillo, who suffered an injury during the 3-0 loss to Arsenal last weekend. "He's still a doubt," Postecoglou said. "He did some individual work today and we'll give him a little more time to recover." Murillo is still experiencing some soreness, but the team will make a decision about his availability closer to the match.
Postecoglou also spoke about midfielder Nicolas Dominguez, who has been recovering from a knee issue since May. "Health-wise, everyone else is okay," Postecoglou said. "Nico Dominguez is making good progress and should be ready to join full team training next week, which will be great for him and the team."
Postecoglou emphasized the importance of winning on Saturday, stating that the pressure is on to secure a victory. "There's been negativity around my arrival since I joined the Premier League, so that's the constant space I'm in," he said. "It's not about me, it's about the team winning on Saturday. We've lost the last two games in the Premier League, and every game in this league is tough, so we don't want to be in a position where we haven't won and start chasing the game."
Postecoglou also reflected on the intensity of the Premier League, saying that there are no easy games. "There are no easy tests in the Premier League now, that's pretty evident," he said. "Scott Parker has done a great job at Burnley, and it will be a tough test for us."
Postecoglou praised Parker's work at Burnley, saying that he is a "fantastic person and a great coach" who has set up his team well. He acknowledged that Burnley will be a challenging opponent but emphasized that the Premier League presents a new challenge every week.