Martin O’Neill defends Kasper Schmeichel after Celtic’s Europa League humbling

The Bhoys suffered a 4-1 defeat at home to Stuttgart.

Celtic manager Martin O'Neill during the Europa League, knockout phase play offs, first leg match at Celtic Park. Pic: Steve Welsh/PA Wire.

Celtic manager Martin O’Neill defended Kasper Schmeichel after the goalkeeper was booed by his own fans during a 4-1 defeat by Stuttgart.

The 39-year-old was slow to get down to the first goal of a Bilal El Khannouss double and made a poor attempt to claw away a low drive from Jamie Leweling, which made it 3-1.