Australia coach Postecoglou defends poor Asian Cup buildup


Australia's coach Ange Postecoglou attends a training session at the Major Antonio Couto Pereira stadium in Curitiba June 22, 2014. REUTERS/Henry Romero

MELBOURNE (Reuters) - Australia coach Ange Postecoglou believes the Socceroos' poor buildup to the Asian Cup is a result of "regeneration" of the squad and says he has no intention of changing the team's playing style to appease critics.

Australia, which is hosting the Asian Cup in January, lost to Asian champions Japan 2-1 in Osaka last week, giving Postecoglou a record of one win from 11 matches in charge this year.

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