Is Kelleher Republic of Ireland’s World Cup ‘trump card’?

We previously discussed who will play for them at the World Cup. He is, in my opinion, the biggest Trump card.

After the Republic of Ireland’s 1-1 draw with Senegal, Dietmar Hamann, a former Liverpool and Germany midfielder, praised Caoimhin Kelleher.

Kelleher, who had three big saves to keep the African side out of Dublin in the 81st minute, finally lost her composure.

The 26-year-old left Liverpool to join Brentford for an initial £12.5 million, which could rise to £18 million with additions. This has been a busy week for him.

In the current economic climate, former Premier League goalkeeper Shay Given claims that he is “worth every penny, if not more.”

No disrespect is shown to Brentford, but Given’s comment on RTE Sport surprised that there weren’t many more significant clubs.

Let’s take a look at him at Brentford, “unless clubs have gone.” Let’s see him as number one for a year or two because we know they are a selling club.

Given said, “I would have gone in and got him,” and that he had thought about the situation with Chelsea and Manchester United’s goalkeepers.

After Kelleher’s three impressive saves against Senegal, he was speaking. The first goal appeared to be headed for the back of the net when Krepin Diatta scored it early in the second half with a tip over the crossbar.

After making a significant deflection on the post, Kelleher made another save to push the ball off the line with his foot before Ismaila Sarr drilled home the rebound in Dublin.

When asked about the crucial role Kelleher could play for the Irish ahead of World Cup qualifying in September, Hamann said, “I don’t think there is a keeper in the group who is anywhere near as good as he is.”

He is considered one of the top five keepers in the Premier League, as I stated last year.

“One of those better than him, [Liverpool’s Alisson], was undoubtedly playing for the same club.”

Given, a former stopper for Manchester City and Newcastle United, thinks that Kelleher will have a point to prove when he joins Brentford as their first choice goalkeeper after replacing Alisson at Anfield.

Since making his Premier League debut five years ago, Kelleher, who signed for Liverpool as a 16-year-old, has participated in 25 games.

On Kelleher’s time at Liverpool, Given said, “He would have benefited, but he would have missed so many games as well.”

He won’t receive that right away. He’ll want to play every week and achieve success on his own.

His patience paid off,” he said. He has a Premier League medal and has made no substitute appearances since, according to reports.