The Impending Goalkeeper Swap Pending Injury News

West Ham United and new manager Scott Parker are set to give Alphonso Areola the starting goalkeeper slot ahead of Mads Hermansen. 

The Frenchman previously worked with Scott Parker at Fulham, where he played the entire season on loan from PSG. After his impressive Fulham stint, despite relegation, the Hammers took an interest, and he eventually signed and is now working under Parker again. 

Mads Hermansen has had a disappointing spell in the Championship, despite winning the competition recently, and after his recent games, it’s becoming apparent to many fans, and now the manager himself, that it might be time to swap and a spell of time on the sideline could do Hermansen a world of good, given that his confidence has taken a severe knock. 

Let the fanbase note that the exact same happened to Areola. Hounded to be on the bench and for a new goalkeeper to be signed, and he was replaced by Hermansen in the sticks last season due to his poor performances - now the roles have been reversed. 

With these impending changes, comes a small problem. It was noted that Areola suffered an injury in the warm-up against Blackburn Rovers, and Herrick replaced him on the bench. After the match, it was confirmed that the Frenchman has to undergo a scan to see the problem. 

The results are not known, but it is thought not to be a serious injury - should the Frenchman be entirely match fit upon his return from the international break, he will be the first-choice keeper. 

Let’s hope he picks the right pair of gloves!