Celtic goalkeeper Kasper Schmeichel is “not good enough anymore” and it’s time for Denmark to think about a change.
That’s according to B.T.’s ‘football expert’ Jannick Liburd, speaking on the podcast B.T. Fodbold about the Celtic number one.
Schmeichel has found himself in the firing line in recent weeks after several high-profile mistakes.
The 39-year-old face criticism in particular following the 4-1 Europa League play-off defeat to Stuttgart last week.
He was at fault for at least two goals in that game. The first came from a poor clearance following a laboured attempt to save a relatively tame low strike from Bilal El Khannouss. He also later failed to deal with a 20-yard shot from Jamie Leweling.
There have been other instances too. A 3-2 win over Kilmarnock was marked by his role in two opposition goals, which there was a mistake against Aberdeen in the 2025 Scottish Cup final last year.
It’s led to questions about his role and how long the veteran can continue at the top level. Celtic fans in particular appear to have had enough and sections at Celtic Park booed him after last week’s defeat to Stuttgart.
Celtic issues encourage Danish chatter
The Celtic situation also raises questions about his international future. Denmark are set to play in the World Cup qualifiers next month after finishing runners up to Scotland.
Schmeichel has been their number one for 13 years, after waiting two years for his debut following his first call-up in 2011.
There’s been high moments in that, including setting a new record for the most minutes without conceding a goal. That saw him surpass his own father. Liburd, though, believes the time has arrived for a change.
“I can see the headline for me already, but yes – I think so,” he said.
“It is a very vulnerable position to change. And Kasper Schmeichel has been a legend and a driving force in this national team for many years – and has been at a level that can be described as world class.
“But it’s time for a change – and it may have been for a while. Mads Hermansen has stepped up and has become the first-choice goalkeeper at West Ham. And unfortunately, what we see from Kasper Schmeichel is not good enough anymore.
“I have enormous respect for him, but when I look at the goals that Celtic are conceding this season, I am not comfortable as a national team supporter.”
