Overview
- Finland head coach Jacob Friis confirmed Sinisalo is now Celtic’s first-choice goalkeeper but will serve as understudy to Lukas Hradecky for friendlies in Auckland.
- The fixtures against New Zealand and Cape Verde will take place in New Zealand, with Friis noting steps to manage jet lag after consulting Finnish experts in Formula 1.
- Reporters caution the travel could leave Sinisalo fatigued on his return, posing a selection dilemma for Martin O’Neill during a pivotal stretch of the season.
- Sinisalo retained the gloves after Kasper Schmeichel’s illness and helped Celtic go unbeaten across four tough away matches, including Stuttgart, two Ibrox trips and Pittodrie.
- The 24-year-old highlighted his form with a decisive save from Kevin Nisbet at Aberdeen, as discussion grows over Schmeichel’s dip and reports he may depart when his contract expires.