Kasper Schmeichel has kept six clean sheets in seven matches for club and country since joining Celtic on a free transfer this summer.
The 37-year-old added to his four shutouts in Scotland with two more at international level as Denmark got the better of Switzerland and Serbia at Parken in the Nations League.
De Rød-Hvide sit top of League A Group 4 with six points, leaving Spain trailing in their wake by two ahead of their clash away to the Euro 2024 champions next months.
Denmark’s run is made all the more impressive by the fact that, after Kasper Hjumland’s departure, they still don’t have a permanent manager. Former Celtic hero Morten Wieghorst and Lars Knudsen are currently in temporary charge.
With his nation looking good for a knockout berth in the Nations League, Schmeichel has opened up about his role in the side and how the current managerial mystery doesn’t bother him despite the potential for selection tweaks.
Kasper Schmeichel on Denmark and their future
Speaking to Tipsbladet, Schmeichel has admitted that despite the potential for the new Denmark coach to make personnel changes, he isn’t fearful for his own position as it is part and parcel of football.
He stated: “It’s football. We’ve all experienced it before at various clubs, with coaching changes and uncertainty. It’s part of football.”
He also said when pressed on Knudsen refusing to comment before the game if he would start against Serbia: “I think it’s more about him not wanting to give you too much.”
Referencing Denmark’s performance over the two matches after an up-and-down couple of years, the former Leicester City man added: “I’ve said many times that I think we are a good football team. All football teams go through easy and difficult periods, but the foundation is the same. As long as we work and try our best, that’s enough for me.
“If we were in a place where I didn’t think there was enough intensity in our game, then we would start to have problems. But I think we always try our best. Then you can always discuss whether it’s good enough.”
Kasper Schmeichel returns to Celtic in fine fettle
Supporters have been impressed by Schmeichel’s distribution and handling since the veteran joined Celtic, though most will admit he hasn’t had a tonne of saves to make over the first block of games.
Clean sheets have followed the Bhoys this season, with the Denmark international and his defence deserving immense credit for stifling the opposition.
Most people are under the impression that Schmeichel will really be tested in the Champions League against the cream of the crop in Europe.
Borussia Dortmund, Atalanta, and Aston Villa are among the sides that will be determined to pepper his goalmouth. However, the summer signing laid the perfect groundwork for continuing his exploits in the continent’s premier competition.
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