Unbelievable second Liverpool goalkeeper Caoimhin Kelleher saves a penalty save AND stops rebound throughout Eire’s win over Finland

Liverpool goalkeeper Caoimhin Kelleher produced one other reputation-boosting night time throughout Eire’s 1-0 Nations League win over Finland on Thursday. 

The Irish stopper saved a late penalty from Joel Pohjanpalo earlier than scrambling throughout aim to smother the follow-up from Robin Lod to maintain his aspect 1-0 up.

His team-mates slapped him in congratulations as he held the ball quick on the ground and the gang went wild after the save.

Eire held on to win 1-0 due to Brighton star Evan Ferguson’s aim in a victory meaning they’re secure from computerized relegation from League B – although they should keep up through the play-offs. 

It’s one other triumph for Kelleher, who has solely conceded 5 objectives in his eight video games deputising for Alisson at Liverpool this marketing campaign.

His future with Arne Slot’s aspect is unclear contemplating that they purchased Valencia and Georgia custodian Giorgi Mamardashvili from Valencia for £29million this summer season. 

He has instantly been loaned again to the Spanish aspect however the prospect of him competing for minutes at Anfield subsequent season after such an outlay raises questions for Kelleher’s long-term future contemplating his ambition to play common soccer.

‘I wish to be enjoying week in, week out and be that No. 1,’ Kelleher, 25, stated earlier this season.

‘It is crucial I play week in, week out now and get that No.1 place. I’ve to indicate everybody I’m succesful and ok to play week in, week out.

‘I really feel I’ve the standard to play nicely when wanted, even when meaning I am not enjoying a sport in just a few weeks I can are available and nonetheless present my high quality, in order that’s an important half – to be prepared when known as upon.’

Kelleher’s contract expires in 2026 and contemplating his spectacular performances for membership and nation it could be no shock to see an extended record of suitors. 

Former Eire striker Kevin Doyle lauded his efficiency after the Finland win, telling RTE: ‘I believe in 5 or 6 years he’s going to be the highest one or two goalkeepers on the earth.

‘He is that good at all the things he does. He has acquired all the things within the locker. He ticks each field. If he can get himself enjoying I really feel he will be the highest man.’