Leicester City news: Mads Hermansen on Kasper Schmeichel and Euro 2024

Leicester City’s Mads Hermansen has refused to compare himself to Kasper Schmeichel and vowed to be his own man.

The goalkeeper is preparing for Denmark’s Euro 2024 opener against Slovenia on Sunday. He is likely to back up Schmeichel after emulating him after winning the Championship with Leicester this season.

Schmeichel went on to lift the Premier League, FA Cup and Community Shield with the Foxes during an 11-year spell at the King Power Stadium.

But on the eve of the European Championships, with Denmark facing England in Group C next Thursday, Hermansen dismissed any emphasis on wanting to emulate Schmeichel.

“I didn’t look at what Kasper did or what I can do,” he said. “Every Danish goalkeeper admires Kasper.

“He’s had an amazing career, both for Leicester and the national team, but it’s not like I’m comparing. I try to go out there every week and every game to give a good performance.

“When I go back to Denmark for a holiday at some point, the realization will hit me how big (winning the championship) really is.

“It’s been such a difficult league, so much work and travel. At some point, all the emotions will hit me. When I look back, I’m impressed with myself, my teammates and the whole club.

“It’s quite hard to explain, but this year has been incredible and very special for me.”

The threat of a points deduction remains a reality for the Foxes, who have been accused of breaching profit and sustainability rules for the three years ending in the 2022-23 season.

They could be in violation again if they don’t comply by June 30 and face the prospect of starting next season with minus points.

But Hermansen – who conceded the fewest goals in the league last season – 41 goals in 46 games – remains focused on the pitch rather than issues beyond his control.

“There’s nothing we can do,” said last summer’s signing from Brondby. “We have so many good people here handling the situation and whatever the challenge is, we will take it to the ground.

“The Premier League is an amazing level with so many good teams. It will take us a lot, but we will come out with the same mentality every time. That is our mentality as a team.”