Kasper Schmeichel potential Celtic future boost as Denmark manager change throws up ‘uncertainty’

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Celtic goalkeeper Kasper Schmeichel has made quite the start since arriving on a free transfer during the summer transfer window.

The 37-year-old has enjoyed a successful reunion with Brendan Rodgers so far after the pair worked in tandem at Leicester City during a three-year spell.

Despite going six Scottish Premiership matches without conceding once, Schmeichel couldn’t deny Ronan Hale from converting his second attempt last Sunday as the Denmark international was adjudged to have come off his line when initially keeping out the Ross County striker last Sunday from the spot.

No matter, Celtic were able to get the job done against the Staggies and stayed on course ahead of their top of the table clash against Aberdeen next Sunday.

Now on international duty, Schmeichel will hope to star for Denmark in their Nations League double-header against Spain and Switzerland.

Kasper Schmeichel’s Instagram message ahead of Denmark duty

Taking to Instagram, Schmeichel has full focus on Denmark’s upcoming clashes as they aim to put themselves in pole position to finish top of League A Group 4.

Uploading a series of pictures from Denmark training, the Celtic goalkeeper accompanied his snaps with the caption ‘Fuld fokus mod lørdag’, which reads ‘Full focus towards Saturday’ via translation.

Incredibly, the ex-Anderlecht man is potentially set to win his 108th and 109th caps for his country, adding to his incredible legacy within Danish football.

Nevertheless, Denmark are in a state of managerial transition with Lars Knudsen and former Hoops icon Morten Wieghorst in interim charge. Could this offer a clue about his international future?

Schmeichel’s Denmark clue and potential for future Celtic boost

Last month, Celtic’s Schmeichel admitted ‘uncertainty’ over his long-term Denmark future, with the potential for an eventual new manager to take their squad selection in an alternative direction.

Touching on the subject, he stated: “It’s football. We’ve all experienced it before at various clubs, with coaching changes and uncertainty. It’s part of football.”

Later, he also elaborated on interim coach Knudsen refusing to be drawn on his goalkeeping squad selection last month against Serbia, saying: “I think it’s more about him not wanting to give you too much.”

While he looks to be very much at the forefront of Denmark’s plans for now, Schmeichel isn’t getting any younger. There is a scenario where he may opt to prolong his club career, or a new coach could look to develop a prodigious goalkeeper.

If that does become the case while he is at Celtic, the club would be more than happy to benefit. However, let’s wait and see how the future plays out.