Bangladesh forward Sheikh Morsalin firmly said that
they would utmost try not to disappoint their spectators in the two FIFA
friendly matches against host Bhutan.
“We are out of football for long time … few days ago, our junior team
became SAFF champions, so our spectators have obviously expectation from us
and we’ll try not to disappoint them.” said the talented forward during the
team’s practice session at the Changlimithang Football Stadium in Thimphu on
Tuesday.
Bangladesh will face host Bhutan in the first match on Thursday (Sept 5) at
Changlimithang Football Stadium in Thimphu. The match will be played on
artificial turf.
Asked whether the facing any problem to make practice on the artificial turf,
Morsalin said initially there was some problem to make practice on the
artificial turf but now thing become easier gradually because there is no
point in giving excuse with this turf as the opponents would also play on the
same turf.
Asked to comment about their target in the series, Morsali
n said:”Actually
our main target is to win the two matches in any how … we need to score in
the match and implement our coach’s instruction as accordingly.”
The forward said the team has come in Bhutan few days before the matches to
adapt the weather. Everything is being slowly positive with the team and
optimistic to win the two matches against Bhutan.
Winger Mohammed Foysal Ahmed Fahim also appealed the countrymen to support
the team so that the team can start the two-match series with win.
“Defiantly we have no other alternative option but to win the two matches
against Bhutan…. I want to dedicate myself for the team as well as score
for the team,” Foysal firmly said.
He informed that they have good practice session and the players are able to
overcome those problems which they faced in the last two days.
The Javier Cabrera’s men will play the second match on September 8.
Source: Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha
