Interview with Adil Hermach
(TheAtlasLions/2-11-2004) Here is an exclusive interview with Adil Hermach
1°/- Tell us about yourself
I was born in Montfrin in 1986, south of France, near Nîmes. I grew up in Nîmes. I signed in Nîmes when I was 13 years-old.
Last season, my club lost its professional status. That meant that I was free to sign whenever I want.
I used to play in the U18 French championship. We did a great season, reaching the Gambardella Cup Final (French U18 National Cup).
I had some offers and I decided to sign for Lens.
2°/- What are your hobbies?
My main hobby is to play Playstation. I like to spend whiles with my families and best friends. I can also sleep during hours and hours.
3°/- Who is your idol and why?
Without any hesitation: Guardiola, the former Barcelona star. He is my model, what a fantastic player! I remember international friendly match against France. He lost only only one ball in 90 minutes, something unbelievable at the top level!
4°/- What is your favourite club and why ?
I like Real Madrid for their prestige, Inter for their shirt and Arsenal for their fantastic way of play.
5°/- You played for France youth team and attended a training camp with Morocco U20, which do you prefer to play for? Morocco or France? And why?
Without any hesitation: Morocco, for a lot of reasons. My father who is my first supporter would not understand if I play for France. He uses to see Morocco national teams for years. His best memory is the 1970 World Cup. When he talks about this team, he is so proud.
I am very proud to be French and Moroccan but to play for Morocco means much more things for me. I know that for Morocco people, the national team is something very important. I love all this passion around Morocco national teams.
6°/- How does it feel to join Lens this season? And do you dream of making your debut for the first team?
I feel very nice at this moment. All the officials of the club are doing their best in order to allow me the best integration possible. I play for the reserve team and I have already trained with the professional squad. I hope I will get some minutes this season, even if I am not hurried. I know I have still to work very hard before being a regular professional player.
Of course, I dream of making my debut for the first team. Moreover, we have a fantastic public here in Lens.
7°/- Do you follow the results of the Atlas Lions?
All the time. I was very happy with their results in the last African nations Cup in Tunisia. And I hope they will qualify for the 2006 World Cup because there are several players from Guinea (Jabi, Feindouno and Zayatte) who play in Lens. I bet on our victory against them next March in Morocco. Otherwise, I should pay a big sum of money!
8°/- Morocco great defender Nourredine Naybet is on the verge to retire, are you going to be his successor.
First, we dont play at the same position. I am a defensive midfielder, even if I have already played as central defender.
Naybet is a great model for all Moroccan players. He did a fantastic career at the highest level for 8 years! If I can do only 50% of what he did, it will be something great.
But I can not say I will be successor. It would be a lack of respect for him. I still have so much work before reaching his level.
9°/- How often you visit Morocco and where do you go?
I try to go to Morocco each summer but as you know it is very difficult with the training sessions beginning early July. I go to my grand-parents city, Salé. It is the city where my father was born.
10°/- Do you have contact with other Morocco players in France?
Yes, one of my best friends is Nabil Elzhar and he is playing in Saint Etienne. We were together in Nîmes.
I know Karim Miftal from Niort. My cousin Mourad NZid who plays for Pau in French division three. He has been trained in Le Mans. Azzedine Ourahou from Istres.
11°/- A last word for the visitors of our site www.theatlaslions.com
I would like to wish them a happy Ramadan.
TheAtlasLions.com wants to thank Adil Hermach for being so kind to grant us this interview and we want also to thank Mr. Jaouad Boukhari for his time and for conducting this interview.
