Celtic is heading into their highly-anticipated match against Bayern Munich on a high note, having secured wins against Dundee and Raith Rovers in the lead-up to the Champions League tie. Manager Brendan Rodgers had been preparing his team for the Bayern match, and the victories have provided a welcome boost to the squad’s morale.
One of the standout performers in the win against Raith Rovers was Viljami Sinisalo, who made his Celtic debut and kept a clean sheet. The 23-year-old goalkeeper joined Celtic from Aston Villa in the summer, and his arrival was met with disappointment from the Villa camp, according to former Villa right-back Alan Hutton.
Hutton revealed that many at Villa were unhappy to see Sinisalo leave, despite the presence of star goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez. Sinisalo had impressed during a loan spell at Exeter, earning the Player of the Season award, and Hutton believes he will learn a lot from working with Kasper Schmeichel at Celtic.
Sinisalo took to Instagram to express his excitement at making his Celtic debut, thanking fans for their support. With Celtic enjoying a 13-point lead at the top of the Premiership, Rodgers may consider giving Sinisalo more playing time in the coming weeks. A potential start against Hibernian in the League Cup quarter-final on March 8 could provide an interesting test for the young goalkeeper.
