Manchester United star Roy Keane has revealed that Liverpool star Caoimhin Kelleher used to play as a striker before he established himself as a goalkeeper.The 23-year-old has gradually become a familiar face at Anfield with manager Jurgen Klopp putting his faith in the shot-stopper in cup competitions.But Kelleher appears to have not had a hope of ever stepping foot onto a Premier League club’s pitch if he didn’t change his position at a young age.Speaking on ITV, Keane said: “Apparently when he was younger he started off as an outfield player; possibly a striker.
He obviously wasn’t very good because they pushed back. He’s obviously done very well for himself."Kelleher’s appearances for the Reds have also caught the eye of Ireland manager Martin O’Neil, though he is yet to establish himself as no.1 with Manchester City’s Gavin Bazunu the preferred option.Keane continued: "Martin (O’Neil) brought him into the senior squad when we were with Ireland and what you’d say about him is he has a fantastic temperament and that’s what you need to be a good goalkeeper, particularly at the big clubs. “He’s done very well, great with his feet, a real maturity about him when he came into the Irish squad when I was there with Martin; a real nice presence about him.
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