'Generational talent': Chelsea become latest victim of Kasper Schmeichel's exploits as Celtic thrash Enzo Maresca's men

Kasper Schmeichel once again proved to be Celtic's hero by making a series of sensational saves in the 4-1 win over Chelsea.

While the Blues deservedly lost the pre-season clash at the Notre Dame Stadium, the result could have been very different had it not been for the Danish international.

Schmeichel proved to be Manchester City's nemesis earlier in the week after shining between the sticks in a Victory 4-3 for the Hoops on his debut.

And the 37 years He was back in action to help Celtic to another Premier League title, and his free transfer already looked like a masterstroke signing by Brendan Rodgers.

He Scottish Champions They went into the break with a 2-0 lead thanks to goals from Matt O'Riley and Kyogo Furuhashi.

But they could have found themselves at a disadvantage with Schmeichel expertly keeping Christopher Nkunku at bay twice, as well as Carney Chukwuemeka.

Then, early in the second half, he turned in Raheem Sterling's low shot and left fans raving about the former Leicester man.

Celtic later made it 4-0 through Luis Palma and Michael Johnston, before Nkunku finally got on the scoresheet from the penalty spot, but only after Schmeichel had been substituted.

While Enzo Maresca's men are winless in two games during their pre-season tour of the United States, it is Schmeichel who has once again proved to be the big talk of social media.

Regarding X, one fan posted: “Kasper Schmeichel is a generational talent.”

Another messaged: “Schmeichel is preventing the dam from bursting.”

A third added: “Schmeichel, stop it man. Let our boys score some goals.”

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This fan then joked: “Is it too early to give Kasper Schmeichel the PFA Player of the Year award?”

Meanwhile one commented: “Can Schmeichel stop channelling Buffon first time around please?”

And this fan said: “I don't want to get ahead of myself, but Schmeichel could be the best goalkeeper ever.”

One of them simply stated: “Schmeichel is superhuman.”

Celtic's win over Chelsea was their final pre-season game, and the Glasgow side begin the defence of their title against Kilmarnock next weekend.

As for Chelsea, they face Mexican side Club America on August 1 with fans desperate to see a better performance.