Denmark head coach Brian Reimer has refused to reveal private talks with Kasper Schmeichel. It comes after the Celtic goalkeeper withdrew from the national team last week.
Schmeichel recently withdrew from the Denmark squad for the next international break citing a shoulder injury.
The decision caused confusion in Denmark with Martin O’Neill revealing that the veteran player was feeling much better on Friday. Reimer later acknowledged that the national system had concerns.
“Our conversations are private” – Reimer brushes off questions
The topic was put to the Danish coach again today, Continuing with his comments in bold. But he was unwilling to reveal what happened between him and the Celtic goalkeeper.
“Kasper is a goalkeeper who has played 120 international matches for Denmark and has been a big part of the national team’s history,” he said.
“He is probably the person I know who has the biggest and most bleeding heart for Denmark, so it is natural to ask this question.
“As I would with all other players, our discussions are obviously a private matter between me and him. That’s the same situation here.”
What this means for Denmark and Celtic
Reimer insisted it was Celtic’s responsibility to update him on the injury. As a result, he wants all questions directed at the Scottish club.
“What I’m dealing with is that Kasper is injured. So, anything to do with his injury and Celtic, I’ll direct the questions that way because that’s not our job,” he said.
He confirmed that Denmark would proceed with the players currently available. He is likely to turn to West Ham’s Mads Hermansen as Filip Jorgensen is injured.
He concluded, “We are working with players we can select and players who will perform for us in the upcoming training camp.”
Denmark now prepare to face North Macedonia on March 26 without their most experienced goalkeeper. It is a huge blow, in a game that is crucial to their hopes of making the World Cup this summer.
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