The Greece manager is expecting a front-foot Irish performance in a game he says is a ‘must-win for both’.
Gavin Cooney reports from the OPAP Arena, Athens GREECE MANAGER GUS Poyet says his side will have to beware of Evan Ferguson in tomorrow night’s Euro 2024 qualifier in Athens [KO 7.45pm; Live RTE Two].
“The reality for both of us is if we don’t win tomorrow it’s going to be very difficult to be able to finish second. I think it’s a must-win for both of us. That brings a special situation for the game so early in the group unless you go and beat France and Holland.”“It’s only the second game in the group”, said Kenny. “I don’t think anything is decided so early.”
Unlike Ireland, Greece are guaranteed a safety net in the form of a Nations League play-off for the Euros. A byzantine system of results have to play themselves out before Ireland know if they’ll have a backdoor to Germany, with the odds suggesting it’s more likely than not. Poyet admits this fact will allow Greece play with a little more freedom.
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