Lodewijk de Kruif emphasises a lot on the defensive organisation, especially in the last phase of matches, during his initial two-year stint with the Bangladesh national team.

Lodewijk de Kruif reduces the size of the preliminary squad for the Asian Cup qualifying play-offs to 30 from 36 by releasing five out of the six new faces.

The Dutchman says his familiarity with the players and the conditions here will help him prepare the team for next month's Asian Cup qualifying play-offs against Tajikistan.

Reappointed coach Lodewijk de Kruif is scheduled to arrive here this morning to take the charge of the Bangladesh national team ahead of next month's Asian Cup qualifying play-offs against Tajikistan.

The Dutchman is expected to return within a few days to take temporary charge ahead of Asian Cup qualifiers against Tajikistan.