Brendan Rodgers confirms Celtic goalkeeper decision

Kasper Schmeichel and Viljami Sinisalo. <i>(Image: Craig Williamson - SNS Group)</i>
Kasper Schmeichel and Viljami Sinisalo. (Image: Craig Williamson - SNS Group)
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Brendan Rodgers has confirmed that Viljami Sinisalo will start for Celtic against Aberdeen.

The Finnish goalkeeper, who recently replaced the injured Kasper Schmeichel, was benched for the match against Hibernian on Saturday as Schmeichel returned to action.

Schmeichel played the entire 90 minutes in the 3-1 victory against Hibs.


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However, Rodgers has decided to give Sinisalo another chance in the midweek match.

When asked if Sinisalo would be in the starting XI on Wednesday, Rodgers said: "Yes, Vil [Sinisalo] will play.

"I've already named the team to the guys.

"They know the team for Wednesday."

The manager had previously mentioned in a press conference that he is keen to see how young players perform in challenging away games.

This indicates that he might make significant changes for the match at Pittodrie.

After the Hibs game, Rodgers also expressed his satisfaction at having Schmeichel back in the squad.

He believes that Schmeichel's absence was a "blessing in disguise" as it gave him an opportunity to assess Sinisalo's capabilities.

Rodgers said: "He's been out for a long time, but I think that him being out, the positive is that having the chance to see Vil [Sinisalo] now, and his authority, and going to the outbox, you see the calmness of him for such a young goalkeeper.

"We've really, really gained from that."

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