He is only 22 but has had huge potential, getting involved with the law in Morocco after driving a man to death, returning to Germany and rebuilding his career • Tonight, with a coach who gave him the confidence, a connection that Alka, Amin Harit, will try to keep smiling in front of Manschengladbach

• Harriet vs. Werder Berman. Can play in three positions

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Amin Harrit, a Moroccan midfielder of French descent, is one of the key factors in the wonderful season so far of Shalke 04 in the Bundesliga. He is also probably the player on whom Schalke's season will fall or rise.

Harriet (22) has so far recorded six goals and four cookbacks in 17 appearances and is the most important player in coach David Wagner's lineup. He is the face that Borussia Menschengeldbach players signaled for the top-level meeting. Harriet will probably have to pass a pre-match qualification test following a thigh injury, and if you ask guest coach Marco Rosa, he'll be happy to see the young talent enjoying the game in the stands.

Harriet's ability is not surprising given his already in his first year at Glaskenirchen (2017/18), he was named the young player of the season in Germany after scoring three goals and scoring three bouts and helping the Royal Blues finish second.

Beyond the numbers, the boy showed sparks from a player whose potential should take him to the big teams on the continent. League captains, Shalka Chiefs, fans at Waltins Arena and Harriet himself were sure it was just a first step in the required quest.

Unfortunately, at the end of that season and after attending the World Cup in Russia, he came on vacation in Morocco and shot dead a 30-year-old man. Harriet was taken into custody, his passport confiscated and his playing career jeopardized, as he was doubtful he could ever return to Germany. After a major media echo, he was sentenced to four months' probation and reached a financial settlement with the slain family.

Harriet with Coach Wagner. Crisis coping // Photo: GettyImages

Hrith did come out of the tragic story without serious punishment, but from the mental blow he suffered he found it difficult to let go. He returned to Germany but completely lost everything he built in his first year.

This was reflected in committing disciplinary offenses, and the player even suffered a minor injury and was even subtracted for a period from the roster.
The entire team was affected by Harit's instability and after a season when she finished as the champion, Alka faced the bottom, dismissed head coach Domenico Tedesco, temporarily appointed professional manager Hove Stevens, and eventually survived two turnovers.

"Everything worked out by itself"
This summer landed on the lines of Schalke David Wagner, coach of the Dortmund Youth Group early in the decade as she picked two consecutive championships and who lifted Huddersfield to the Premier League and is considered a close friend of Jurgen Klopp (Liverpool coach was the godfather of one of his children). One of his goals was to get Harriet back on track. The 48-year-old coach has brought Schalke in general and in particular a new spirit and hope to return to the top.

"When I was assigned to the job, I showed Harriet how I see things, and he told me how he saw the game from his side. We decided to deal with everything he went through and planned to have another conversation, but it never happened, it all worked out for himself," Wagner said in a concluding interview The first round of the league.

Harriet's talent, one-on-one with excellent acting, good game vision and not being afraid to catch up with opposing players when needed, has made him a major commodity in Schalke's tactics and offensive ability, as Wagner likes.

Harriet can play in three positions: offensive midfield striker, left wing and also 50 - 50 midfield, versatility which adds advantage over other players his age. Talent has always been there, still in the senior year at Nantes in France, but someone needed to start all over again.

"David has a lot of confidence in me and I want to get him back on the field. I work hard and feel liberated in my head," Heather explained his return to Telem.

After becoming a father in May last year, Harriet acknowledged that he also learned a lesson in life through sports: "When I found out I was going to be a father, I was stressed.