Maldives is the opponent of Bangladesh in the FIFA friendly match. There will be two matches at King's Arena on November 13 and 16. Bangladesh team is practicing for that purpose. 27 footballers sweat today under Javier Cabrera. During a break in practice, winger Rakib Hossain talked about the upcoming two matches.
Bangladesh's results against Maldives have been good in recent times. Two wins along with one draw. So Cabrera's disciples are not afraid of the island. Although a few years ago, the red-green team also has a record of losing by 5 goals. But according to winger Rakib Hossain, 'Maldives team was afraid before. I have played the last three matches. Won two and drew one. Performance has been good for us. I will try to continue that, to win.'
Rakib plays on the left wing. However, while playing in the national team, the pair of Rakib and Fahim or Rakib and Morsalin can be seen in 4-4-2 six. Then he has to perform additional duties as a striker. From that experience, Rakib said, 'Actually, as a striker, I try to score goals. I will do the same in the next match. It is important to score goals in the match. Failure to do so is our failure. To score goals, you have to be mentally strong. The coach is working. We are also working.'
Practice is going on how Bangladesh will play against Maldives. Rakib said with an idea, 'Practice is being done with the match situation. Trying to apply what the coach is teaching. To play better than ever.'
The assistant coach of the national team Hasan Al Mamun directly said that the Bangladesh team will enter the field to win at home, 'We want to win here. Following the strategy needed to win. Boys are also preparing. They know it's the last game of the year. Everyone is playing together after Javier arrives. Some players are changing. As a team, they know how much responsibility, what they can do.'
Bangladesh is a good team at home. According to Mamun, the boys are ready for the Maldives match. After many days playing on the country's soil after Australia. Everyone will be aiming to give their maximum to win against Maldives. To win, you have to score in front of the crowd. The audience is our inspiration. At home we are a tough opponent for any team.'
After that, the former defender of the national team added, 'I will play to win against equal teams in Asia. That logistics is there. I will not disappoint anyone who comes. Everyone should watch the game and say that the Bangladesh team has improved. At the end of the day, the flag of Bangladesh will remain on top.'
