Postecoglou praised the efforts of his players, saying they showed discipline and organization despite making several changes to the starting lineup. He acknowledged that the team's fluency and rhythm may have been affected by the changes, but was impressed with the individual performances of the players who received more playing time.

The manager noted that some players, such as Biss, Deki, and Pape, had not played much recently due to injuries or other reasons, but were able to contribute significantly to the team's performance. He also mentioned that players like Mathys, Djed, and Kevin, who are not regular starters, showed promise and were able to play meaningful minutes.

Postecoglou expressed his satisfaction with the team's ability to nullify West Ham's threat and create scoring opportunities of their own. He acknowledged that the team still faces challenges, including bad luck, but was pleased with the progress made by the fringe players.

The manager's comments suggest that he is working to develop a squad capable of tackling upcoming challenges, including the second-leg of their Europa League semifinal against Bodo/Glimt.