Bangladesh's football team received a major setback despite their emphatic 4-0 victory over Sri Lanka, as defender Sad Uddin has been ruled out of the remainder of the ongoing SAFF Championship due to injury.
Sad sustained the injury in the 81st minute of the match against Sri Lanka on Wednesday. The defender was unable to walk off the pitch due to pain and was taken off the field on a stretcher.
He was subsequently transported to a hospital by ambulance. Medical examinations revealed a tear in his ankle tendon.
A decision on whether surgery will be required has not yet been made. However, team sources have confirmed that Sad will not play any further part in the tournament.
Defensive Reorganization Ahead
Sad had started in both of Bangladesh's first two matches of the tournament. He contributed not only to the defense but also played a role in attacking moves. His absence will force head coach Thomas Dulie to rethink his defensive setup.Coach Dulie had expressed concern over Sad's injury immediately after the match. Meanwhile, a report from bdnews24 stated that Sad Uddin could be sidelined for a long period due to an Achilles injury. However, that report did not provide specific details regarding the duration of his absence or the possibility of surgery.
The impact of Sad's absence will be evident in Bangladesh's next match. The coach will need to build a new defensive combination ahead of the team's third game of the tournament.
