Newcastle United winger Christian Atsu says Steve Bruce's tactics suit his style.

Atsu has added to the chorus of positive impressions of the new manager coming from the Magpies dressing room.

"I'm playing a bit further up the field under the new manager, and I'm happy about that," said the 27-year-old, preparing for Saturday's Premier League game at Liverpool.

"I think it suits the way I play. The manager has said he really wants me to press defenders, and I think that suits me.

"I think it will help me create things, because if the opposition lose the ball, I'm already in front of it, and that makes it easier to get forward and attack. Hopefully, that will mean I'm assisting more."