It might be mind games it might be a tactical decision but Greek coach Otto Rehhagel seems to have conceded top spot in his World Cup Group B to Argentina.
Speaking after the draw that saw his Greek team grouped with Argentina, Nigeria and South Korea, Rehhagel said "Argentina will be the clear favourites in our group, they are number one. They are a very good and dangerous side, I think all the teams in the group will struggle against them," said Rehhagel.
"I think it is only fair to say that the three other teams will be aiming for second. So it is up to all of us to fight for the second spot and I think we all have an equal chance of getting to the second round. We have to start well and work hard to stay in South Africa for the knockout stages - that will be our main aim. Once you are in the knockout stages, then anything is possible.
"I don't want to make any predictions, I'm not good at that. From here, we need to study our opponents and plan ahead."
Rehhgal famously won the European Championship with Greece in 2004 but the national teams from since then has been poor and 2010 offers Greece a chance to recapture the lost glory from 10 years ago
Sunday 6 December 2009
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