Celtic's Kasper Schmeifel admits career could be
Denmark international goalkeeper Kasper Schmelich has admitted his footballing life may have ended following a scan that confirmed he needs surgery on both shoulders to address the 'devastating' damage sustained in February. The 39-year-old Celtic player stated early Wednesday morning, "I could potentially play my last ever game," as medical reports indicated an absence of up to one year is likely required for recovery from his left shoulder injury alone before he can attempt a second operation on his right side despite being eager to fight through the pain.
Key Points
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1Celtic goalkeeper Kasper Schmechel has admitted his football career may be over due to a serious shoulder injury.
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2The Danish international requires two operations on the left side of his body and faces an absence lasting up to one year, having last played in February 2018 at age 39.
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3"I could have potentially played my very last football game" was Schmeichel's statement regarding this devastating injury.
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4Despite being out for the season due to pain management and surgery needs (including cortisone shots), he remains eager to fight his way back into fitness.
Developments
Kasper Schmechel was diagnosed with a severe shoulder injury requiring two surgeries after tearing multiple structures in his left arm while playing for Denmark last year and aggravating it during Celtic's match against Stuttgart. The 39-year-old goalkeeper faces an estimated recovery time of ten to twelve months, leading him to fear that he may never play another football game given the extensive damage described as "everything kind of gone."