Javier Cabrera has already started preparations with 16 players. Bashundhara Kings footballers were in Bhutan to play in the AFC Challenge League and the rest were unable to join initially. 11 Kings are joining the team from tomorrow. Cabrera's students will prepare in full swing from tomorrow ahead of two friendly matches against Maldives at King's Arena on November 13 and 16.
Two goalkeepers Anisur Rahman Zico and Mehdi Hasan Shravan have returned to Cabrera's team. Zico was in the squad for the two World Cup qualifiers against Palestine in the last March window. But there was no chance to play. Then due to injury, there was no place in the team in the window of June and September. Shravan missed the two matches against Bhutan due to injury.
Meanwhile, midfielder Mohammad Sohail Rana, defender Biswanath Ghosh and Tariq Kazi are not in the team due to injuries. Before the Maldives match, Bangladesh will play two warm-up matches against Premier League side Fortis, one of which is today.
Kings 11 Players: Anisur Rahman Ziko, Mehdi Hasan Shravan, Chandan Roy, Saad Uddin, Tapu Burman, Sohail Rana, Mojibur Rahman, Rabbi Hossain Rahul, Rakib Hossain, Sheikh Morsalin and Faisal Ahmed Fahim.
The previous 16 footballers in the camp
Goalkeeper: Mitul Marma, Md. Sujan Hossain.
Defender: Murad Hasan, Mehdi Hasan, Shakeel Ahad Tapu, Md. Rahmat Mia, Md. Shakil Hossain, Md. Isa Faisal and Taj Uddin.
Midfielder: Md. Hriday, Syed Shah Kazem Kirmani, Papan Singh and Didarul Alam.
Forwards: Shahriar Imon, Arman Faisal Akash and Mirazul Islam.
