Caoimhin Kelleher
27-Year-Old
Brentford
Premier
OUT
Injury Personal
Est. Return 3/3/2026
2025 Fantasy Outlook
Kelleher had been the long-term backup for Liverpool, starting 10 games each of the last two seasons. He now gets the chance to be an unquestioned starter after making the switch to Brentford to replace Mark Flekken. Kelleher has shown plenty of potential as a backup, keeping four clean sheets and only conceding 12 goals in 10 matches last season. Brentford don't have the most rigid defense, conceding 57 goals last season, which means Kelleher could be busy for the Bees. Last season, Flekken made a ridiculous 153 saves to go with seven clean sheets. It's unclear how he will handle the heavy shot volume, but Kelleher has been one of the better backups in the Premier League and is at the very least an intriguing option as a starter.
Not available Saturday
Kelleher (personal) became a father and is not an option for Saturday's clash against Burnley, coach Keith Andrews confirmed to the media. "Caoimhin's partner had a baby. We are delighted for them and we wish them well but he couldn't play today."
ANALYSIS
Kelleher was a late scratch from Saturday's showdown with the Clarets due to personal reasons, a big surprise considering he had started each of the first 27 Premier League matches this season. His unexpected absence clears the runway for Hakon Valdimarsson to take over between the posts for this one. With the starting goalkeeper welcoming a newborn, he is expected to be back in the mix for the upcoming fixtures after this brief time away.
Kelleher was a late scratch from Saturday's showdown with the Clarets due to personal reasons, a big surprise considering he had started each of the first 27 Premier League matches this season. His unexpected absence clears the runway for Hakon Valdimarsson to take over between the posts for this one. With the starting goalkeeper welcoming a newborn, he is expected to be back in the mix for the upcoming fixtures after this brief time away.
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Five saves in loss
Kelleher made five saves and allowed two goals in Saturday's 2-0 defeat against Brighton.
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Holds Arsenal to draw
Kelleher allowed a goal while making a save during Thursday's 1-1 draw with Arsenal.
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One save in victory
Kelleher recorded one save and allowed two goals in Saturday's 3-2 victory against Newcastle United.
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Clean sheet against Villa
Kelleher made five saves and allowed zero goals in Sunday's 1-0 victory against Aston Villa.
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Beaten twice in loss
Kelleher had no saves and allowed two goals in Sunday's 2-0 defeat versus Nottingham Forest.
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Brentford could make move
Brentford are believed to be in pole position to sign Kelleher, according to Sky Sports.
ANALYSIS
Brentford know they might need to sign a new goalkeeper since Mark Flekken is generating tons of interest from clubs around Europe. They're keeping close tabs on Kelleher since he fits tons of boxes. He has experience in the Premier League and would be relatively cheap to sign. Plus, Kelleher is keen on a new challenge since he's ready to leave Liverpool in the summer.
Brentford know they might need to sign a new goalkeeper since Mark Flekken is generating tons of interest from clubs around Europe. They're keeping close tabs on Kelleher since he fits tons of boxes. He has experience in the Premier League and would be relatively cheap to sign. Plus, Kelleher is keen on a new challenge since he's ready to leave Liverpool in the summer.