Report: Celtic talent worth £10 million receives a last-minute call-up to the national team

 

Matt O’Riley, a great player for Celtic, was called up at the last minute to the Denmark national team this morning.

The Hoops midfielder was left out of Kasper Hjulmand’s starting lineup, leading many to believe he had lost out on the opportunity to join him.

However, based on a story in The Sun, it appears like he may be set to make his international debut after Kasper Dolberg was sent home following the birth of his twins.

According to the story, Kasper Dolberg returns home to Belgium to be with his partner and his newborn twins. The Danish FA issued a statement stating as much.

Dolberg made the decision to return home to be with his family following the Kazakhstan game, in consultation with national coach Kasper Hjulmand.

“Matt O’Riley will take his place.”

 

Riley is well deserving of this call-up, having been the target of a £10 million offer from Leeds United and being valued at over £10 million in a recent report from the summer.

The 22-year-old midfield player has been fantastic for Brendan Rodgers this season and is a strong candidate to earn a full international cap for either Denmark or Norway.

With five goals in 11 appearances for the Hoops so far, O’Riley has been on fire as Celtic keep their grip on Scottish football sitting seven points clear at the top of the league.

Capped six times and on target twice for the u21 side, O’Riley has been waiting on his chance to make his senior debut and it looks like he will get the opportunity on the upcoming international against Kazakhstan.

Congratulations to Matt, it is a cap that is well deserved after all he has contributed to Celtic’s successes over the past two seasons.