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Kasper Schmeichel posted an update on his Instagram account Celtic goalkeeper Kasper Schmeichel has undergone the first of two planned shoulder surgeries as the veteran looks to salvage his playing career. The 39-year-old Denmark number one revealed the extent of his injuries live on radio last week. Now, writing on Instagram, Schmeichel announced: "First shoulder operation done, everything went well. "Now full focus on recovery and preparing for the next one. Thanks for all the messages over the past few weeks, it means a lot. " Schmeichel, who joined Celtic after leaving Anderlecht in 2024 but is out of contract this summer, faces up to a year in recovery. Having received some criticism for his final performances for Celtic - he has not played since 22 February - the Dane revealed that he had been playing through the pain barrier for several months. Interim manager Martin O'Neill admitted he was "surprised at the severity" of Schmeichel's shoulder injury. Celtic need 'five or six wins' out of seven Visit our Celtic page for all the latest news, analysis and fan views Get Celtic news notifications in the BBC Sport app 'It wasn't meant to end like this' - Salah exit tough but inevitable Women's game needs more respect - Bompastor Bairstow criticises level of care shown by England regime Betrayals, bluffs and Bafta‑nominated brilliance The inside scoop into some of the world's biggest businesses Boarders returns with new rivals and heartbreak Is the cure to climate change letting nature take care of itself? 'Aberdeen savour the most perfect game ever played' How Mc Tominay became a Napoli icon after Man Utd exit Scotland men's internationals to be shown live on BBC Commonwealth Games: Why is it so special to be part of Team Scotland? From titles to tinpottery - rank Scotland's top 10 clubs Premier League great Salah will leave lifetime of memories Salah's best goals for Liverpool. Video Salah's best goals for Liverpool How Scotland reached the World Cup - told by those who made it happen Football's great entertainers - ranking the biggest showboaters Has Aston Martin's Newey team principal project failed? F1 Q&A Keep Tudor? Go for De Zerbi, Mason or Redknapp? Where do Spurs go next? Dirt pitches, dodging dogs and choosing Chelsea - the making of Estevao Sexism in football - a problem that isn't going away Newcastle v the system - is Saudi 2030 vision unrealistic? Have Chelsea progressed under Rosenior? Analysing his Blues tenure Why in-form Fitzpatrick's game puts him among Masters favourites Guardiola's dance of joy as Man City pile pressure on desolate Arsenal Are autograph hunters going too far? Three golds in 28 minutes - GB make history at World Indoors Hodgkinson wins 800m gold in championship record time. Video Hodgkinson wins 800m gold in championship record time Klopp, small shinpads and whether he really is boring - Milner in his own words The indoor evolution threatening to outstrip outdoor golf The race no-one wants to win - are Everton serious top-five contenders? Copyright © 2026 BBC. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. Read about our approach to external linking.