Kasper Schmeichel’s Exceptional Goalkeeping Skills Lauded by Former Teammate Ross McCormack
Celtic’s recruitment strategy has yielded impressive results in recent years, and the signing of Kasper Schmeichel is a prime example of this. The 38-year-old Danish goalkeeper has brought a wealth of experience and expertise to the club, and his performances have been instrumental in Celtic’s success this season.
Schmeichel’s ability to play out from the back and distribute the ball effectively has been particularly impressive, and former teammate Ross McCormack has singled out his kicking technique as one of his standout attributes. McCormack, who played alongside Schmeichel during his time at Leeds United, has praised the goalkeeper’s exceptional skill, stating that he has never seen anyone strike the ball with such precision and power.
” Different class,” McCormack said. “He is the only goalkeeper I have ever seen, see when the defender passes it back to him and they are hitting it first time. He (the defender) has got to take a bit off it because he would just hit (the full length of the pitch). His kicking (is class).”
McCormack’s praise for Schmeichel’s goalkeeping abilities is echoed by the statistics, which show that the Danish goalkeeper has been performing consistently well for Celtic this season. With an average rating of 7.15 in the Premiership and 6.67 in the Champions League, Schmeichel has been a key player for Brendan Rodgers’ side.
As Celtic continue to push for domestic and European success, Schmeichel’s experience and expertise will be invaluable. With the League Cup final against Rangers looming next month, the Danish goalkeeper will have the opportunity to win his first piece of silverware with the club.