Brendan Rodgers has confirmed Celtic goalkeeper Kasper Schmeichel will miss the following 5 to 6 weeks recovering from an damage picked up on worldwide responsibility.

Schmeichel, who has saved a division-high 19 clear sheets within the Scottish Premiership this season, picked up the difficulty in Denmark’s Nations League defeat to Portugal.

The 38-year-old has made 46 appearances throughout all competitions this marketing campaign, however his newest setback may see him miss as much as seven video games for Celtic.

Rodgers’ facet go to St. Johnstone within the league on Sunday earlier than internet hosting Kilmarnock, assembly Killie once more of their Scottish Cup semi-final conflict at Hampden Park.

The Scottish Cup remaining takes place on 24 Might, with Schmeichel anticipated to be again accessible for that match, ought to Celtic attain the showpiece match.

“That is simply one thing that, day-to-day, we’ll take a look at however the timeline that was given to us was possibly round about that (5-6 weeks).”

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“That is simply one thing that, day-to-day, we’ll take a look at, however the timeline that was given to us was possibly round about that,” Rodgers instructed CelticTV.

“Kasper tends to assume it may not be so long as that, however definitely within the speedy future he gained’t be accessible.”

Viljami Sinisalo deputised for Schmeichel in Celtic’s 3-0 Scottish Premiership win over Hearts in what was the 23-year-old’s second look for the membership.