Overview
- Schmeichel told TV 2 Sport he informed Denmark manager Brian Riemer he cannot play in March’s World Cup play‑offs due to a shoulder injury.
- He said prior treatments including injections and blockades failed to help and one injection struck a nerve and made him ill.
- The shoulder problem was aggravated when he landed on it during Celtic’s Europa League match against Stuttgart a few weeks ago.
- Riemer confirmed the goalkeeper’s withdrawal and described the absence as no surprise given his recent lack of playing time.
- Celtic interim boss Martin O’Neill had earlier said Schmeichel trained and felt better after an injection, while the player has now outlined a multi‑week absence with Viljami Sinisalo starting the last three matches.