Kasper Schmeichel once again proved to be Celtic’s hero as he made a number of sensational stops in the 4-1 victory over Chelsea.
While the Blues deservedly lost the pre-season clash at the Notre Dame Stadium, the scoreline could have been very different had it not been for the Denmark international.
Schmeichel proved to be Manchester City’s nemesis earlier in the week after starring between the sticks in a 4-3 win for the Hoops on his debut.
And the 37-year-old was at it again to help Celtic claim another Premier League scalp, with his free transfer already looking to be a masterstroke signing by Brendan Rodgers.
The Scottish champions went into the break 2-0 up through goals from Matt O’Riley and Kyogo Furuhashi.
But they could have found themselves behind with Schmeichel expertly keeping out Christopher Nkunku twice as well as Carney Chukwuemeka.
He then parried away Raheem Sterling’s low curling effort early in the second half to leave fans waxing lyrical over the ex-Leicester man.
Celtic later made it 4-0 through Luis Palma and Michael Johnston, before Nkunku finally got on the score sheet from the penalty spot – but only after Schmeichel was brought off.
While Enzo Maresca’s men are winless from their two games during their pre-season tour of America, it is Schmeichel that has once again proved to be the big talking point on social media.
Taking to X, one fan posted: “Kasper Schmeichel is a generational talent.”
Another messaged: “Schmeichel is keeping the dam from bursting.”
A third added: “Schmeichel, stop man. let our boys score some goals.”
This fan then quipped: “Is it to early to give Kasper Schmeichel PFA POTY?”
Meanwhile one commented: “Can Schmeichel stop channeling prime buffon please?”
And this supporter said: “Not to get ahead of myself, but Schmeichel might be the best keeper ever.”
One then simply stated: “Schmeichel is superhuman.”
Celtic’s win over Chelsea was their final pre-season game, with the Glasgow outfit to kick off their title defence against Kilmarnock next weekend.
As for Chelsea, they face Mexican side Club America on August 1 with fans desperate to see a better performance.
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- ‘Generational talent’ – Chelsea become latest victim to Kasper Schmeichel’s heroics as Celtic thrash Enzo Maresca’s men
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