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‘I have to say’: Thilo Kehrer already makes claim about West Ham United fans after joining

New West Ham United signing Thilo Kehrer has already been impressed by the club’s fans.

The German defender said he was looking forward to experiencing the atmosphere at the London Stadium.

“We heard the fans all game [against Villa].

“We felt that [noise]. They pushed us – it gave us extra energy, and we really needed that today.”

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Photo by Rob Newell – CameraSport via Getty Images

“The atmosphere (at the London Stadium) is really special. I have heard a lot about the fans before, and now I have experienced it: I have to say I love it.”

Kehrer already impressed by West Ham fans

It was an important game for West Ham’s fans to get up for on Sunday.

David Moyes’ side were bottom of the league going into their meeting with Aston Villa.

A second-half Pablo Fornals goal sealed an important win that lifted West Ham out of the relegation zone.

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Photo by Clive Mason/Getty Images

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David Moyes admitted that Kehrer wasn’t ready when he made his debut against Brighton the weekend before.

Kehrer was used as part of a back four and back five against Villa as Moyes adjusted his tactics.

The 25-year-old’s versatility is sure to be very useful for Moyes, as he manages his squad in the league and Europe.

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Photo by Visionhaus/Getty Images

Kehrer will be hoping West Ham’s fans continue to back the team as they look to return to the top half of the table once again.

They welcome Tottenham to the London Stadium tomorrow, where the atmosphere is sure to be electric.

Hammers fans will have even more reason to celebrate, after new signing Lucas Paqueta was confirmed by the club yesterday.