Danish call-ups for Kasper Schmeichel, Matt O’Riley and Mathias Kvistgaarden

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·26 de maio de 2025

Danish call-ups for Kasper Schmeichel, Matt O’Riley and Mathias Kvistgaarden

Kasper Schmeichel has received a call-up to represent Denmark in their upcoming matches against Northern Ireland and Lithuania next month…

Celtic goalkeeper Kasper Schmeichel applauds the fans at full-time. Celtic v Hibernian, 10 May 2025 Photo Stuart Wallace/Shutterstock

Despite strong criticism from Danish media following his recent Nations League game against Portugal, boss Brian Riemer has chosen to continue supporting the 38-year-old goalkeeper.

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Having debuted for his national team in 2013, the experienced Hoops goalkeeper has earned 113 caps for Denmark and participated in four major international competitions.

Schmeichel will be aiming to forget Saturday’s frustrations at Hampden, where a huge error on his part allowed Shayden Morris’ cross to result in Aberdeen’s equalising goal, as the Celtic keeper inadvertently deflected the ball into his own net.

Kasper Schmeichel of Celtic concedes an own goal leading to the first goal for Aberdeen during the Scottish Gas Scottish Cup Final match between Aberdeen and Celtic at Hampden Park on May 24, 2025 (Photo by Ian MacNicol/Getty Images)

Unable to stop any of Aberdeen’s spot-kicks in the shoot-out, Schmeichel saw Celtic’s treble ambitions for the 2024/25 season come to an end. Nevertheless, the Danish keeper has had an impressive debut season, featuring in 49 matches across all competitions since joining as a free agent last summer.

Having recorded 24 clean sheets whilst only conceding 47 goals, the ex-Leicester City skipper signed a one-year contract extension mid-season, securing his place at the club through until next summer.

Matt O’Riley of Brighton celebrates scoring his team’s second goal during the Premier League match between Brighton & Hove Albion FC and Manchester City FC at Amex Stadium on November 09, 2024 in Brighton, England. (Photo by Mike Hewitt/Getty Images)

Former Celtic midfielder Matt O’Riley has also been included in the Denmark squad, despite experiencing an inconsistent campaign with Brighton and Hove Albion.

The 24-year-old, with only two caps for his country since his debut in 2022, found the net from the penalty spot in Sunday’s 4-1 victory over Europa League champions Tottenham Hotspur, now led by his former Celtic manager, Ange Postecoglou.

Broendby IF v Randers FC, 3F Superliga, Broendby, Denmark 21st, April 2025. Mathias Kvistgaarden (36) of Broendby IF seen after the 3F Superliga match between Broendby IF and Randers FC at Broendby Stadion. Photo Gonzales Photo Rune Mathiesen

After impressing with Brondby and shining for Denmark’s U21s, long-time Celtic target Mathias Kvistgaarden has earned his first call-up to the senior national team.

Gustav Isaksen of SS Lazio looks on during the Serie A TIM match between ACF Fiorentina and SS Lazio at Stadio Artemio Franchi on February 26, 2024 in Florence, Italy. (Photo by Gabriele Maltinti/Getty Images)

Gustav Isaksen of Lazio, who was linked with a move to Celtic last summer, has been selected for Riemer’s Denmark squad, along with former Motherwell forward Mika Biereth.

🇩🇰 TRUPPEN 🇩🇰 Herrelandsholdets trup til de to testkampe mod Nordirland i Parken den 7. juni og Litauen på Odense Stadion den 10. juni ⚽ Du kan stadig finde billetter til de to kampe inde på https://t.co/pIasx4eIhg 🎟️ 📸 @fbbillederdk #ForDanmark
– segunda-feira, 26 de maio de 2025