Following a stellar 4-0 victory over Sri Lanka powered by goals from Hamza Choudhury and Farhan, the Bangladesh national football team has been dealt a major blow with defender Saad Uddin being ruled out for the remainder of the SAFF Championship due to a severe ankle injury.
Read nextDebut Sensation Sakib Khan Claims 7 Wickets as Sri Lanka Collapse in Rawalpindi TestSaad suffered the injury in the 81st minute of Wednesday's match (November 11, 2026) and had to be stretchered off the field before being rushed to hospital by ambulance. Scans revealed a tear in his ankle tendon, casting uncertainty over whether surgery will be required. The absence of the in-form defender—who also shone during the Asian Cup—creates a significant tactical headache for coach Tom Saintfiet. Meanwhile, defenders Topu Barman and Bishwanath Ghosh returned to full training on Thursday morning, while Wednesday's starting players underwent recovery sessions at the team hotel.
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