After the holiday, Rakib Hossain has returned to the Dera of Bashundhara Kings. He is in a lot of trouble knowing that he will not be able to play the first match of the domestic football season. But got good news. He was selected as the best footballer in the last season. But he will not be able to be on the field in the mission to win the trophy in the Challenge Cup, a new tournament that has been added to domestic football for the first time. The winger who came from Barisal is suffering from this.
Due to three yellow cards last season, Kings' best footballer has to be in the gallery in the first match. It means one match ban. Rakib's presence on the field is a terror for the opposition. For such a player, not being able to play in the first tournament of the domestic season is naturally regrettable.
Rakib told Bangla Tribune, 'It is a great pleasure to be the best player in the highest league of the country. This recognition will motivate them to play well in the national team and club jerseys. But the problem is that I can't play in the challenge cup. It feels so bad when you think about it.'
In the last match in the last league, Rakib saw the card after the equalizing goal against Sheikh Russell. He did not even think that the sword would come down on that card. He said, 'There are three cards against Russell. I did not know that it will be applicable this time. If I had known, I would not have taken off the jersey. What to do now? a match That should be called final. I can't play there. Where to put this sorrow.'
Not having Rakib in the trophy-winning mission against traditional Mohammedans, Kings coach Valeriu Tito is a bit worried, 'Raqib will not be able to play because of the card. Now someone else will play in his place. There is nothing to do.'
Mujibur Rahman Johnny or Rafiqul Islam can be replaced. Or someone foreign.
Whoever plays Rakib wants the team to win the first trophy of the season, 'I want Kings to win the Challenge Cup for the first time. Whoever plays, should try to give the best.'
