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Mark Walker

Denmark boss outlines goalkeeping 'problem' after Schmeichel's injury return

Denmark boss Brian Riemer admits he's thrilled to see Kasper Schmeichel back playing for Celtic.

But he revealed he wants to look at other keepers in their upcoming international games too, before they kick off the World Cup group against Scotland in September.

Schmeichel battled back to full fitness after injuring a shoulder in Denmark's Nations League play-off defeat in Portugal in March.


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The 28-year-old was heavily criticised for his performance in Lisbon, but he will retain his place when the Danes face Northern Ireland and Lithuania in friendlies next month.

But Riemer has hinted he wants to look at other keepers too.

He said: "I am very pleased that Kasper is ready to play again. He is a skilled goalkeeper and has had a really great and wonderful season at Celtic with titles and honours.

"But it is a big problem for us that we only have one goalkeeper who has played for Denmark really. It is something we have to deal with.

"With Mads Hermansen and Filip Jorgensen, we have two very talented goalkeepers who have a great future ahead of them. 

"It is a shame that Mads Hermansen has had surgery because he would have been given one of the matches against Northern Ireland or Lithuania."

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