Kasper Schmeichel

New Celtic goalkeeper Kasper Schmeichel says the thing he’s looking forward to most at the club is being part of a winning culture.

Speaking to media from all over the world at a press conference ahead of the pre-season friendly against his former club, Manchester City, the Danish captain said it’s a challenge he’s going to relish.

"I think the biggest challenge is always making sure you perform," he said. "And that’s what I’m here to do.

"I’ve got a job to be the best I can be for the team, to help this team keep winning, keep progressing.

"It’s a new kind of experience for me as I’m coming into a team that has a huge history of winning, and that hasn’t been something I’ve had too many times in my life.

"So I’m looking forward to the challenge of being at a club that’s used to excellence, that’s used to having the highest of standards and that’s the kind of thing I thrive on. I’m looking forward to being a part of that."


Having already played under Brendan Rodgers at Leicester City, Schmeichel is confident he can fit in to the squad and to the Manager’s style without any issues

“They’ve made it really easy to integrate," he said. "From a football perspective, I’m lucky that I’ve worked with the boss before so I know his style and his principles so it’s not completely foreign to me.

“I’m buzzing to be here. Once I spoke to the boss it was exactly what I wanted.

"I’m really happy to be here and can’t wait to get started.”

 

I’d like to see Kasper one half and Sinisalo the other but Bain is a shoe in to play

 

Early days and a just a friendly but looks very encouraging.

 

Aye, he'll do. Reflexes are sharppp

 

Don't want to overblow anything on one half, but he looks more than sharp and strong enough, not worried one bit about him being too old or past it.

 

Good first half, already looking better than Hart

 

Great intro from the big man

 

Woaaaahhhhh, easy there now

 

Was class tonight

 

Just woke up to the highlights and he's easily still got it and some..

Quick reflexes and big spreads. Gonna win us points this season without a doubt..

 

two tremendous saves against haaland ,was unlucky with the one he let in ,dominated his box ,slick passing .impressive run out

 

Yep very impressive and looks so comfortable with the ball at his feet

 

Seems to have had a great game

 

Yeah very impressive. Unlucky with the goal and just one loose clearance from what I can remember.

 

looking like he'll be an immense signing for us if he plays like that every week