'I will put a team out I think will do it's best to win'
Aston Villa v Tottenham (Fri, 19:30 BST)
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Ange Postecoglou on whether he will rest players against Aston Villa, considering Tottenham play in the Europa League final on Wednesday: "No, we are are certainly going to go out there to try to win the game tomorrow and put out a team that hopefully gets that job done."
On whether he was worried about protecting the integrity of the Champions League race: "I'm not sure about the integrity. There have been times this year when we have had to field weakened teams because of injury. Does that affect integrity? So, if people are thinking there is some sort of competitive balance that exists or doesn't exist over the course of a season, I would be very surprised if people were questioning our integrity to try and win a game of football tomorrow.
"I will put a team out that I think will do its best to win a game of football, yes."
Postecoglou on injuries and bad luck
Aston Villa v Tottenham (Fri, 19:30 BST)
Tottenham Hotspur
Tottenham manager Ange Postecoglou on his side's luck with injuries: "It's just reflective and consistent with everything else that has happened this season. We just haven't had a smooth run of things. Every time we look like we are getting to a place where we are looking in decent shape squad-wise, invariably we have been hit.
"The last few weeks again, it's just circumstances that have happened probably in the one area of the park."
The news on Dejan Kulusevski followed a season-ending injury for playmaker James Maddison.
Kulusevski knee 'blew up the next day'
Aston Villa v Tottenham (Fri, 19:30 BST)
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Ange Postecoglou on Dejan Kulusevski being out for a "few months": "Disappointing news. Initially we kind of thought it wasn't too serious. The medical team were worried about structurally how the knee was but it seemed good. It kind of blew up the day after and we knew there was an issue there.
"He's had surgery and it will put him out for at least a few months."
On whether he will be OK for the start of next season?: "We'll see. I only have basic information at the moment in terms of recovery, but it will certainly put him out for a while."
Kulusevski to miss season finale after knee surgery
Aston Villa v Tottenham (Fri, 19:30 BST)
Tottenham Hotspur
Ange Postecoglou will definitely be asked about Dejan Kulusevski
Tottenham confirmed on Wednesday that the Sweden international will miss the remainder of the season after undergoing surgery on his right knee.
The 25-year-old winger was forced off in the 19th minute of Spurs' defeat at home to Crystal Palace on Sunday.
"We can confirm that Dejan Kulusevski suffered an injury to his right patella in our Premier League fixture against Crystal Palace last weekend," a Tottenham statement read.
"Following further specialist consultation, the midfielder has undergone surgery today (Wednesday) and will commence his rehabilitation with our medical staff immediately."
Phil McNulty Q&A: 'Not for me to tell fans how to react or how to feel'
Phil McNulty
BBC Sport chief football writer
Adam: On Trent Alexander-Arnold, and some of the fans' reaction last Sunday. I think It was embarrassing for LFC and whatever happened to âYou'll Never Walk Aloneâ! Also, Arne Slot should take some responsibility, as he was commenting last week that the fans will react however they will. Why didnât he show respect to TAA and say to the fans that he has shown excellent loyalty after being here 20 years and has won everything there is to win? Those Liverpool fans who booed are an embarrassment to the club. What are your thoughts on this subject? Thank you, as always.
Phil: I was surprised at how angry the reaction towards Trent Alexander-Arnold was, but I am very much of the view that it is not for me to tell fans how to react or how to feel. They are allowed to show their emotions and no laws were broken.
This is a very emotive issue, the local boy who has won everything leaving for a Champions League rival in Real Madrid on a free transfer, so fans will react in their own different ways, and clearly lots of Liverpool fans felt betrayed.
What must not be forgotten is what a magnificent player Trent Alexander-Arnold has been for Liverpool and how he has helped them claim all the major prizes.
Perhaps, in time, the decision he has taken will be viewed more kindly by those who showed their disapproval at Anfield.
People have questioned Slot's decision to put him on as a substitute, but his job is to make decisions he believes will win football matches for Liverpool, not be influenced by outside considerations
Phil McNulty Q&A: Have Liverpool taken the foot off the gas?
Phil McNulty
BBC Sport chief football writer
Anon: Hey Phil, Iâm a Liverpool fan. Pleased with our title win! Question is when the title is over and won with multiple games left whatâs best for the team? Ease off, relax and enjoy the rest of the season and start the rest prior to the title defence next season, or push and aim to win the remaining games and keep a winning mentality?
Phil: Arne Slotâs preference is to win the remaining games and maintain that mentality, but players are only human and it is easier said than done to keep the levels of intensity high when the job is done and the first round of celebrations are over.
In the perfect world, Liverpoolâs players would carry on as normal, but a drop off is understandable given the physical and mental efforts they have put in.
Phil McNulty Q&A: Liverpool in 'great position to do strong business this summer'
Phil McNulty
BBC Sport chief football writer
Michael: Hi Phil. How much money do you think Liverpool will have to spend this summer and who do you think they will buy?
Phil: Hi, Michael. I wouldnât hazard a guess on the exact figure, but given Liverpool pretty much kept their powder dry last summer, I think they are in a great position to do strong business this summer.
I think the priorities will be a left-back, perhaps Bournemouthâs Milos Kerkez, and a striker. I also think they will be in the market for a central defender should all the cards fall in the right place and they have enough money to pursue the right option. What a position Liverpool are in. Champions and with the power to add.