The national booters’ physical conditioning assessment begins today (Sunday) at the Bangladesh Krira Shikkha Protisthan (BKSP) in Savar.
The Bangladesh Football Federation (BFF) earlier picked up 62 players for assessment test where all recognised players were included, with the notable exception of Zahid Hasan Emily and Enamul Haque.
Three players from Bangladesh Championship League-stopper Jalal Mia of Fakirierpool Youngmen’s Club, forward Matin Mia of Chittagong Mohammedan Sporting Club and forward Oushi Mong of Saif Sporting Club-have been included in the squad for the first time.
The players, split into two groups, will be assessed under fitness coach John Whittle, assistant coach Syed Golam Jilani and goalkeeping coach Ryan Sandford at BKSP. The first group of 33 players will train from January 22 to February 2, while the second group from February 3 to 12.
Meanwhile the National Teams Committee will likely appoint the head coach for the national team before the start of Sheikh Kamal International tournament, which will act as a proving ground for the players ahead of the Bangabandhu Gold Cup in March.
