Henry Winter, the respected English football writer, commented on Celtic’s 5-4 Premier Sports Cup final victory over Rangers.
With Kasper Schmeichel playing a huge role in the game, including a penalty save from Ridvan Yilmaz in the shootout, the Dane yet again proved how impressive a signing he has been since joining in the summer.
Winter revealed an incredible statistic post-match from the game about Schmeichel and his incredible career as a goalkeeper particularly in saving penalties.
Throughout his long career, Kasper Schmeichel has faced more than 115 pens and averages one save in four. Salah, Kane, Aguero, Modric, Lukaku & Van Persie all failed against him. Schmeichel continued that form in the Scottish League Cup final, saving from Ridvan Yilmaz. #CELRAN
— Henry Winter (@henrywinter) December 15, 2024
Schmeichel has proven an inspired signing on a free transfer from Anderlecht, with Celtic desperate to replace Joe Hart.
To have never conceded from the penalty spot against the likes of Mo Salah, Harry Kane, Sergio Agüero shows the sensational career he has had, with Ridvan Yilmaz the latest to fail to net from the spot against Schmeichel.
With a save in one in every four penalties, it shows just how much he thrives in pressure situations, with no bigger example than a Glasgow Derby Premier Sports Cup final penalty shootout.
Schmeichel will look to continue his incredible recent form with the opportunity to reach the Champions League knockout playoffs and win two more domestic trophies this season with Celtic.
