Keane convinced by long-term potential of Liverpool keeper Kelleher: Great for Ireland

Football
9 Dec 2020 • 4:06 PM MYT
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Former Liverpool striker Robbie Keane is convinced by the long-term potential of Caoimhín Kelleher.

The Cork native, who turned 22 last month, is in line to make his third successive appearance for the Reds in tomorrow's Champions League game against Midtjylland.

Keane, who played most of his 146 games with Shay Given behind him in goal, has been excited by what he's witnessed of the rising star.

“I watched him last week against Ajax and his performance was incredible," former Liverpool striker Keane told Bein Sport.

“He is certainly one we are talking about as Ireland's future number one.

“He's very technical, very good with his feet. He can pull off some saves.

“Certainly, for Irish football, after losing Shay Given and with Darren Randolph coming towards the end of his career, to have this lad coming through is great."