Celtic Keeper Shaken Again As Per Charlie Mulgrew: Can O’Neill Trust Anyone Between The Sticks?
A 4-1 beating in Lisbon stings. What stung Celtic fans most, though, was how two of those goals arrived.Viljami Sinisalo had only just won the gloves back. Sam Johnstone lost them after a ropey League...
Celtic goalkeeper Viljami Sinisalo continues to struggle in European competitions, according to former Celtic defender Charlie Mulgrew. The 25-year-old goalkeeper has failed to make the saves needed at this level, as evidenced by Benfica's 4-1 victory over Celtic in Lisbon. Sinisalo was in goal for both of Celtic's Europa League defeats to Benfica, with Alexander Bah scoring two goals for the Portuguese side.
Mulgrew believes Celtic manager Martin O'Neill has yet to find his best XI, as the weak spots in defense and midfield continue to cost Celtic. While Johnstone may return to the starting lineup, no clear alternative is in sight for the goalkeeper position. O'Neill's decision to stick with Sinisalo could potentially harm the young goalkeeper's confidence, and Johnstone's recent poor form at Ibrox does not provide a strong alternative.
Ultimately, O'Neill needs to address the defensive issues in order to ensure a settled goalkeeper and a more cohesive team.
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