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Kasper Schmeichel is approaching 50 appearances in a Celtic jersey Kasper Schmeichel will miss the next five to six weeks recovering from an injury picked up on international duty, ruling him out of up to seven Celtic fixtures, manager Brendan Rodgers has confirmed. The 38-year-old, who has 46 club appearances this term, picked up the knock during Denmark's Nations League quarter-final second-leg defeat in Portugal last month. The Danish captain, who has 81 caps, played on in the 5-2 loss that meant the Portuguese progressed 5-3 on aggregate. Asked about the likely five-to-six-week absence, Rodgers told Celtic TV: "This is just something that, day by day, we'll have a look at, but the timeline that was given to us was maybe around about that. "Kasper tends to think it might not be as long as that, but certainly in the immediate future he won't be available. " Taylor 'more likely now' to exit Celtic in summer - Rodgers Visit our Celtic page for all the latest news, analysis and fan views Get Celtic news notifications in the BBC Sport app Viljami Sinisalo deputised for Schmeichel in Saturday's 3-0 Scottish Premiership win over Heart of Midlothian - the 23-year-old Finn's second Celtic appearance. Rodgers' side visit St Johnstone in the league on Sunday then host Kilmarnock on 12 April before the Scottish Cup holders meet Saints in their semi-final at Hampden Park on 20 April. After that, the defending champions will have five more Premiership games against top-six sides and possibly a Scottish Cup final versus Aberdeen or Hearts to play. A midweek Premiership fixture card is expected on 14 May, which could be Schmeichel's first game back, or he could return on the final round of league fixtures on 17-18 May. The Scottish Cup final is on 24 May. Premier League: Tottenham news conference with Postecoglou 'The gulf has never been bigger' - can Moyes end his Anfield misery? Almost a saviour - is makeshift striker Maguire sign of Man Utd struggles? The inside story of Twitter's growth and difficulties What might lawn mowers look like in decades to come? A unique peek into Stacey Solomon and Joe Swash's life The historic handshake in space in July 1975 Scotland men's internationals to be shown live on BBC When Romanov picked Rix - and the Hearts team 'Scotland is about to lay king to rest. Sleep well, my hero' Commonwealth Games: Why is it so special to be part of Team Scotland? The squinting kid who grew into giant of global game Almost a saviour - is makeshift striker Maguire sign of Man Utd struggles? 'A special player' - resurgent Elanga has Forest dreaming The world-leading British amateur chasing repeat win at Augusta What would be a good season for Tsunoda at Red Bull? Five things to look for in Champions Cup last 16 The next Neymar & 43-year-old strikers - Copa Libertadores set to begin 'LIV dozen will provide extra challenge to Mc Ilroy's Augusta ambitions' 'I know why Real appeal to Alexander-Arnold - I was tempted too' 'Dibling is the antidote to robotic, structured & predictable football' How could a goalkeeper save Rashford's penalty? - MOTD analysis. Video How could a goalkeeper save Rashford's penalty? - MOTD analysis Fear & Gibson - the best friends who keep rivals close FA Cup 'sparkle' returns - will there be a 'fairytale ending'? Life on the edge - GB freerider Bramwell chases Olympic dream Another milestone - but when could Kane win first trophy? 'Pressure is a privilege' for 'world class' Kildunne What were the biggest moves of NFL free agency? Copyright © 2025 BBC. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. Read about our approach to external linking.