Postecoglou believes that the team's run in the Europa League has contributed to their poor performance in the Premier League. He thinks that if they hadn't had to compete in the Europa League, they would have achieved better results. Postecoglou is not satisfied with the team's performance and feels that they could have done better.

Postecoglou emphasized that the team's performance level was not up to their expected standards on the day. He believes that it's not acceptable to accept a poor performance just because of external factors. Instead, the team should strive to perform at a high level, regardless of other circumstances.

Postecoglou is disappointed with the team's performance and acknowledges that it's his responsibility to address the issue. He is focused on improving the team's performance and creating a better outcome.