West Ham appoint new goalkeeping coach to support Graham Potter.

West Ham’s former goalkeeping coach, Xavi, had been at the club for a considerable amount of time. However, with Fabianski leaving and Areola having poor form, the club felt it was time for a change.

After some time, the club finally appointed Linus Kandolin as the new goalkeeping coach. “West Ham United is delighted to confirm the appointment of Linus Kandolin as a men’s first team goalkeeper coach,”

he wrote.

“The 34-year-old arrives at the Hammers from Swedish club IF Elfsborg, where he spent six years as goalkeeper coach, during which time he was also on the coaching staff for the Sweden U21 national team.”

“Kandolin’s move to east London will see him team up again with Hammers Head Coach Graham Potter, whom he worked for at Östersunds FK between 2015 and 2018.”

“Kandolin will reunite with Potter and meet up with his new colleagues next week when the first team squad return to Rush Green for pre-season training.”

“Everyone at West Ham United would like to welcome Linus and his family to the Club and wish him every success in his new role.”

As with Xavi, it’s expected he will play a big role in the recruitment of keepers, and hopefully his previous experience with Potter will help him find the right fit.