Kasper Schmeichel Out Up to Six Weeks Due to Injury

Celtic goalkeeper Kasper Schmeichel is set to miss five to six weeks due to a shoulder injury sustained during Denmark's Nations League defeat to Portugal. Manager Brendan Rodgers confirmed that Schmeichel, who has made 46 appearances this season and kept 19 clean sheets, will be sidelined for potentially up to seven matches. While Schmeichel hopes for a quicker recovery, Rodgers has indicated that the timeline will be monitored closely. Viljami Sinisalo stepped in as the backup goalkeeper during Celtic's recent victory over Hearts. Upcoming matches include league games and a Scottish Cup semi-final, with the potential for Schmeichel to return in mid-May or for the cup final on May 24, should Celtic advance. The injury update poses a challenge as Celtic aims to maintain their title push in the closing weeks of the season.