As Celtic prepare to raise the Premiership flag against St Mirren — the same side they drew 1-1 with on the final day of last season — attention has already shifted from last year’s silverware to the realities of the season ahead…
Celtic’s Lisbon Lion, Jim Craig unfurled the league flag ahead of the kick-off against Kilmarnock. before the Scottish Premiership match between Celtic FC and Kilmarnock FC at Celtic Park on August 4, 2024. (Photo by Steve Welsh/Getty Images)
While optimism remains following another league triumph, questions are rightly being asked about whether the current squad is ready to go again — especially in attack. So let’s have a look at the squad ahead of the new campaign…
Goalkeeper
COMO , 24-07-2025 , Stadio Giuseppe Sinigaglia , season 2025 / 2026 , Como Cup football , match between Ajax and Celtic , Celtic goalkeeper Kasper Schmeichel Ajax – Celtic friendly. Photo IMAGO
Kasper Schmeichel brings immense experience between the posts and is expected to start the season as the undisputed number one. But there are signs emerging he’s getting down to low shots a lot more slowly now, which is no surprise at 39 years of age. Meanwhile Viljami Sinisalo offers backup. Although his role may be more developmental at this stage, he’s already applying some heat to Celtic’s No1. He may well see a fair amount of football this season, and the signs are he’s ready to grab his chance. Ross Doohan has replaced Scott Bain in the role that rarely plays, so for the start of the campaign, the position looks adequately covered.
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