Greece hires Gus Poyet as coach after World Cup setback

By: The Associated Press Posted: 5:52 AM CST Friday, Feb. 11, 2022 Last Modified: 8:01 AM CST Friday, Feb. 11, 2022

ATHENS, Greece (AP) — Gus Poyet was hired as coach of Greece's national team on Friday in a change of leadership after its failure to qualify for the World Cup in Qatar.

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ATHENS, Greece (AP) — Gus Poyet was hired as coach of Greece's national team on Friday in a change of leadership after its failure to qualify for the World Cup in Qatar.

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ATHENS, Greece (AP) — Gus Poyet was hired as coach of Greece’s national team on Friday in a change of leadership after its failure to qualify for the World Cup in Qatar.

The Greek Soccer Federation said it had reached an agreement with the former Chelsea, Tottenham and Uruguay midfielder. Poyet’s contract is to the end of 2023 with a 12-month extension option.

The 54-year-old Poyet replaces Dutch coach John van’t Schip who resigned in November after Greece finished third in its World Cup qualifying group behind Spain and Sweden.

FILE - Sunderland's manager Gustavo Poyet takes to the touchline before the English Premier League soccer match between Manchester United and Sunderland, at Old Trafford Stadium, Manchester, England, Saturday, Feb. 11, 2015. Former Chelsea and Uruguay midfielder Gustavo Poyet has been named as the new Greek national team soccer coach on Friday, Feb. 11, 2022 in a change of leadership after the country failed to qualify for the World Cup in Qatar. (AP Photo/Jon Super, File)

“I have great respect for Greek football players and their abilities and from what I have seen so far, I believe that there is the right material and all the conditions to do well at the upcoming events. I can’t wait to meet the players and get started,” Poyet said during a signing ceremony.

Poyet has coached teams in several countries, including China, Spain and France, with spells at the helm of Brighton and Sunderland in England, and Greek club AEK Athens.

The 2004 European Champion, Greece has struggled in recent years to reach major tournaments. Greece is placing its hopes in a rebuilt youthful side that includes 25-year-old Liverpool defender Kostas Tsimikas to try and qualify for the 2024 European Championships in Germany.