Michael Stewart ‘concerned’ that Kasper Schmeichel’s shoulder problem is affecting his Celtic performances

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Michael Stewart has admitted that he is ‘concerned’ that Kasper Schmeichel’s shoulder problems are affecting his performance for Celtic.

Schmeichel came in for criticism against Kilmarnock, with many highlighting how he didn’t use his left hand to try and stop the hosts’ second goal.

Thankfully Julian Araujo was able to bail him out with a stoppage time winner, but the 39-year-old has been in the firing line for some time.

Martin O’Neill revealed that Schmeichel is still suffering with a shoulder issue, which is why he missed the win against Dundee, and Stewart thinks that is affecting his overall game.

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Michael Stewart has major concerns over Kasper Schmeichel

Stewart was one of the pundits on BBC Sportscene covering the game alongside Jackie McNamara.

Full focus was on Schmeichel’s role in the goals, and how his injury is coming at a cost to Celtic.

He said: “You can’t get past the fact that Kasper Schmeichel is lacking that explosiveness.

“I’m concerned that there is an issue with his left shoulder and he doesn’t really want to be opening up that joint.”

Viljami Sinisalo is waiting in the wings to be called upon if needed and has played in the cup competitions, with some fans even thinking that he should start regardless.

Celtic should not extend Kasper Schmeichel’s contract

The 39-year-old is out of contract in the summer and we are now at that stage of the season where we discuss who deserves a new deal and who doesn’t.

For the most part, Schmeichel has been a great servant and filled the void left by Joe Hart.

Age is catching up though and there have been some high-profile errors that have cost Celtic.

A rebuild is on its way, and starting off with a new goalkeeper seems like the most logical idea.