Coach Cabrera is getting ready for a big match against Singapore. Fans are eager to see what tactics he will use. Will he stick to his usual plan or try something new to win? The pressure is on!
Big Test Ahead for Bangladesh
Bangladesh is preparing for a very important match against Singapore in the Asian Cup Qualifiers. Just six days before this match, Bangladesh played a friendly game against Bhutan and won 2-0. It was a good win, but many felt the team could have played more aggressively.
New Star Joins the Team
Fahamidul Islam, who lives in Italy, made his debut against Bhutan. Now, Canadian-based footballer Shamit Som will play his first match for Bangladesh against Singapore. Shamit is a big name and will become the first player to play for Bangladesh while also representing another country’s national team.
Shamit’s arrival is expected to bring changes to coach Javier Cabrera’s game plan. While the Bhutan match was just a friendly, the Singapore match is crucial — it’s part of the Asian Cup qualifiers, and Bangladesh must aim for all 3 points.
New Strategy for Victory
In the last two matches — against India and Bhutan — Cabrera didn’t use a traditional striker. But experts believe that to beat Singapore, Bangladesh must play more attacking football. That means the coach might include a striker this time. He has two strong options for the number nine position: Suman Reza and Al-Amin.
In the India match on March 25, Bangladesh missed early chances because they didn’t have a proper striker. They dominated the first half but failed to score. Later, India pushed back hard. Thankfully, Hamza saved the game, and Bangladesh got one point.
Singapore’s Strengths & Expected Line-Up
Singapore is a strong team, especially in set pieces. In their last match, they beat the Maldives 3-1, scoring two goals from set plays. So, Bangladesh must focus on defense while also going for goals.
With Shamit in the team, Cabrera might make 2–3 changes to the starting lineup. He could shift players from midfield to attack. Players like Mitul Marma (goalkeeper), Topu Barman, Tariq Kazi, and Saad Uddin may stay in the starting eleven.
However, Jamal Bhuiyan, Sohel Rana, and Kazem Shah might not start. Fahamidul may also be dropped due to tactical reasons. If a striker is added to the lineup, players like Kazem and Fahamidul may lose their place.
In short, Bangladesh is preparing a new plan with fresh faces and better tactics. The team hopes to attack more strongly and stay solid in defense to beat Singapore in this must-win game.
