BFF Technical Director and U-23 team head coach Saiful Bari Titu returned to the hotel tonight after spending four days in hospital. He was readmitted to the hospital on September 3, the day of the Bangladesh-Vietnam match. The hospital authorities have released him as he is now feeling much better.
The day before the match, Titu had a high fever. After being taken to the hospital that day, he was taken to a hotel after receiving primary treatment. On the day of the match, when he fell ill again, he was taken to the hospital again. At that time, he underwent many physical tests and various treatments including saline were given at the Vietnam Hospital. Fever and weakness were his main problems.
Bangladesh played two matches during Titu’s four-day stay in the hospital. They lost both matches and were eliminated from the tournament. The day after tomorrow is Bangladesh’s match against Singapore. It remains to be seen whether Titu will be in the dugout with a weak body in that match. Although the authority of the U-23 team rests with assistant coach Hasan Al Mamun through Javier Cabrera.
Italian expatriate footballer Fahmidul Islam was in the XI for yesterday’s match. The coach took him off the field in the 64th minute. He behaved badly in the dugout after being taken off the field. This embarrassed the coaching staff and team management. It is learnt that the coach and team management had a separate conversation with Fahmidul at the team hotel today for such behavior.
FAQ
Why was Saiful Bari Titu admitted to the hospital?
He was admitted due to high fever, weakness, and health complications before the Bangladesh-Vietnam match.
How long did Titu stay in the hospital?
He spent four days in the hospital before being discharged and returning to the team hotel.
Did his illness affect Bangladesh U-23’s performance?
Yes, during his hospital stay, Bangladesh lost two matches and was eliminated from the tournament.
Will Titu return to the dugout in the next match?
His participation remains uncertain as he is still weak, but the decision rests with team management.
