Caoimhin Kelleher Has Had A Good Week

The praise has flown in for the young goalkeeper.

22 year-old Irish goalkeeper Caoimhin (pronounced
kwee-veen) Kelleher has come a long way since his days in
Cork, Ireland playing for local side Ringmahon Rangers. He started
his playing time as a striker, but subbed in as keeper one day when
the team’s regular goalkeeper quit. His qualities were eventually
noticed by Liverpool’s extensive scouting network in Ireland, after
just three years of youth football, iNews reports.

His role as Liverpool’s second choice keeper came about in
similar circumstances, when a hamstring injury to Alisson Becker
and a series of shaky displays by Adrian prompted Jurgen Klopp to
offer Kelleher the #2 spot.

And he is buzzing after an excellent performance at AFC Ajax.
“After the game, for the manager to come up to me – it was a nice
moment for me. I wasn’t expecting it so it was a nice moment”, he
said.

“My phone was buzzing for about three days after the game! Just
[with messages] from friends, from former coaches, family, everyone
really.

“Alisson texted me as well just to say ‘well done’ and that he
was proud of me and stuff. All the messages were nice and
supportive so it was really nice to get all of them.

“It’s been a decent week for me! What can I say, two debuts in
one week was a bit of a mad one so it’s been a good week.”

He also impressed in the game against Wolves on Sunday, looking
assured on his feet.

“Definitely on the weekend I felt more comfortable after playing
midweek,” he added.

“I think the more games I play, the more comfortable I’m
feeling.”