Kasper Schmeichel has proved to be an excellent piece of recruitment for Celtic as his solidity between the sticks shone through once again last night against Dundee United.
Despite a comfortable victory for the Bhoys on paper, the Denmark international retained his focus to pull off smart stops from Glenn Middleton and Sam Dalby’s efforts to claw themselves back into the contest.
Come full-time, a 2-0 victory for Celtic over Dundee United was enough to catapult the hosts into a 16-point lead at the top of the Scottish Premiership. Rangers have the chance to shorten the gap at Dens Park later, yet there are no guarantees Philippe Clement’s sketchy away record will improve.
Post-match, Brendan Rodgers commended his side’s defensive resilience. No wonder, seeing as Celtic have now kept 20 clean sheets this season across all competitions.
Maintaining solid foundations, Kasper Schmeichel has been a calming influence and led his backline to a remarkable run of shut-outs, so let’s see what he had to say after the Bhoys swept aside Dundee United.
Kasper Schmeichel reacts to Celtic win over Dundee United
Taking to Instagram, Schmeichel celebrated another enjoyable evening between the sticks, even if the weather made it a little ‘chilly’ for the veteran and his adoring public.
Adding a simple caption that encapsulated how every supporter was feeling last night, he stated: “A chilly but good night at home (green love heart attached).”
There is no rest for the wicked, including Schmeichel, with Celtic pencilled in to face Ross County this weekend in Saturday’s early kick-off up in Dingwall.
With a sizeable travelling support set to cheer on the Bhoys, the former Leicester City man will have his heart set on another successful day at the office.
Celtic should activate Kasper Schmeichel’s contract clause
Last month, Brendan Rodgers said Celtic have first refusal on Schmeichel’s one-year extension clause as his current deal nears expiration this summer.
Other than informing the player himself, the Bhoys have the power to prolong his time at Parkhead by a further 12 months.
Every Celtic supporter would agree that Schmeichel has earned another year between the stick. His fantastic form has been pivotal for the club both domestically and in Europe.
Hopefully, it won’t be too long before confirmation comes through on that front. 67 Hail Hail will provide details on any further developments.
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