We Are Not Taking Sri Lanka Lightly, We Must Win the Trophy: Morsalin

Bangladesh will face Sri Lanka in their last group-stage match of the SAFF Championship 2026. The red-and-green side practised for two days before the match. Judging by strength, midfielder Sheikh Morsalin is not taking this Sri Lanka side lightly.

Sri Lanka are one of the strongest teams in this SAFF Championship. Bangladesh will meet the Lankans in their final group match.

The Bangladesh team held its scheduled practice the day before the Sri Lanka match. There, Morsalin told the media about the team's target.

Speaking about the Sri Lanka team, Morsalin said, We agree the Sri Lanka team is very good. We are not taking them lightly in any way. We are preparing accordingly.

On the team's target, he said, Since we won the first match, our confidence is good now, and everyone is in a good frame of mind. We hope to win, and we will play the next match to win.

On Hamza and Farhan joining the team, Morsalin said, We are very hopeful. When Hamza bhai and then Farhan come, the spirit our team had, we hope, will grow even more.

On getting a chance in the Sri Lanka match, the midfielder said, No, of course whenever, wherever, however much opportunity I get, I always try to give 100 percent. So if I get a chance, I will try to give my best from my position.

Recalling that his career began with the SAFF, Morsalin said, My career started with the SAFF. We could not win the trophy.

He said, I wanted from my heart that in the next SAFF, by the next I mean this one, somehow I want the trophy. Especially, that was my wish, and it still is.

Morsalin said, And of course we must win the trophy this time. The matches are on our home ground. That is everyone's target now.