Grant predicts second leg onslaught

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Grant admitted he was unhappy with Tuesday night's goalless draw against the Greek champions and claimed the display was the worst since he took over from deposed Jose Mourinho last September.

When asked if it was their worst display in the competition, the 52-year-old Israeli coach, who left Frank Lampard and John Terry out of his starting line-up, replied: "Yes, it was a game in which we played less well."

He added: "The result is okay, although you always want to win. A draw away is not a bad result but we didn't create a lot of chances and that was disappointing.

"It is not easy to play against Olympiacos. They are a very organised team. We will try to improve for the return leg."

Grant refused to confirm whether Lampard or Terry will start the Carling Cup final against Tottenham at Wembley on Sunday.

He said: "I need to tell the players first and not the media."

Grant's decision to leave the pair out of his line-up against Olympiacos may prove well-founded, but to omit them from Sunday's showpiece would cause further speculation.

However, Grant is ready to take even tougher decisions if necessary.

"I am always asked about players who are not in the side," said Grant. "But I am the manager and I have to make these decisions. They are not easy ones to do but I will continue to make them."