The Ibrox dressing room footage that reveals the truth behind Celtic's late KO: Was it really a surprise? **
The Celtic kit team had their eyes on Kasper Schmeichel, the Danish goalkeeper, to start the crucial match against Rangers. But just moments before the game, Schmeichel fell ill, and his jersey was left hanging in the Ibrox dressing room. It's a controversial moment that has left fans wondering: Was it really a surprise?
Schmeichel, a former Aston Villa player, had been in a battle with Viljami Sinisalo, the Finnish goalkeeper, for the starting spot. Sinisalo, who started against Stuttgart and impressed, couldn't prevent Youssef Chermiti's deadly double before Celtic's rousing fightback.
The Denmark international, itching to finish his career with a flourish as his country's goalkeeper if they reach the World Cup, has endured a torrid season. High-profile gaffes and boos from his own fans have plagued him, and his physical condition has been a concern. Onlookers fear that his deterioration is causing Celtic more harm than good.
Now, with Sinisalo between the sticks, Martin O'Neill will provide an update on Schmeichel's status ahead of their crunch clash with Aberdeen at Pittodrie on Wednesday night. But when questioned after the game, O'Neill said, 'Should be, should be, yeah. Should be available for selection. Yeah, so we'll see.'
Prior to the game, O'Neill said, 'He was poorly this morning. We really thought we'd just leave that there if that's the case because I thought that young Sinisalo had sone really well for us on Thursday.'
Was it really a surprise that Schmeichel fell ill? Or was it a strategic move to give Sinisalo a chance to shine? The controversy continues, and fans are left wondering. What do you think? Agree or disagree in the comments below!
