Roy Keane has praised Liverpool goalkeeper Caoimhin Kelleher who continues to impress club and country

Roy Keane praised Liverpool goalkeeper Caoimhin Kelleher. The Manchester United legend worked with Kelleher during his time on the Republic of Ireland coaching staff.

The shot-stopper has enjoyed a good run of form, having replaced the injured Alisson at Liverpool. Kelleher’s club form has transferred to international football, after making several important saves before saving a penalty and continuing as Ireland secured a 1-0 Nations League victory over Finland on Thursday.

However, the Irishman faces an uncertain future on Merseyside amid rumors he could leave. Anfield this summer to become a guaranteed number one. Liverpool have approved the transfer of a new goalkeeper in Giorgi Mamardashvilialthough the Georgian international is currently still at Valencia and will not officially be part of Slot’s squad until next summer.

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And Keane gave a glowing assessment of his compatriot: “Caoimhín is playing regularly. I was working with Martin (O’Neill) when we brought him (into the Irish team). We liked him straight away. session” , he declared ITV Sport.

“We had Seamus McDonagh who said ‘we like everything about him. He makes the other goalkeepers look lazy’. Seamus said he had a good temperament.

“When you play for big clubs and in big games, he has made one or two mistakes, but he takes them in stride. He has a run of games now at Liverpool and I think he has a great chance. J I love everything about him and the big bonus is that he’s from Cork!”

Asked about his performances at Wembley with Liverpool, Keane added: “That’s what his temperament gets him in the big games.”