West Ham’s recent signing, Mads Hermansen, aims to secure the starting goalkeeper position under Graham Potter and challenge Kasper Schmeichel for the top spot in the Danish national team. Hermansen, who joined the club for £20 million from Leicester City, was introduced to West Ham supporters before their pre-season match against Lille. The 25-year-old player, familiar with Premier League football and reuniting with West Ham’s goalkeeping coach Casper Ankergren, sees this opportunity as a way to enhance his chances of making the Denmark squad for the upcoming World Cup.
Despite Schmeichel’s current role as the first-choice goalkeeper for Celtic and his commitment to international football, Hermansen faces a tough competition to claim the starting position. Having represented Denmark at various age levels, Hermansen is determined to reach the final stage of his national team career.
Expressing his ambitions, Hermansen emphasized the importance of playing for Denmark and acknowledged that joining West Ham aligns with his career progression. He highlighted his strengths in goalkeeping and building strong relationships with defenders for effective communication on the field. Having previously worked with Ankergren at Brondby, Hermansen looks forward to collaborating with the rest of the goalkeepers at West Ham.
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