File picture of Victor Boniface.© AFP
Bayer Leverkusen and Nigeria striker Victor Boniface is ready to overlook “a number of video games” after coming back from worldwide obligation with a leg damage, coach Xabi Alonso mentioned Friday. “He is obtained a small damage in his thigh muscle, it is a disgrace,” Alonso instructed reporters forward of Saturday’s house conflict with Heidenheim. Nigerian media reported Boniface may miss the rest of 2024 however Alonso was optimistic the striker could be again quickly. “He will not be there tomorrow or towards Salzburg (Champions League).
“We hope he’ll play once more this 12 months. We now have to attend and see, however it’s not going to be six or eight weeks.”
Ahead Patrik Schick, who has began simply twice within the league this season, is anticipated to step up within the Nigerian’s absence.
“He’s at all times prepared — we do not simply want him now, however at all times.”
The defending champions, who didn’t lose a sport in Germany final 12 months on the best way to an unbeaten league and cup double, have stuttered this season.
Leverkusen are at the moment in fourth, 9 factors behind league leaders Bayern Munich. Alonso’s males have dropped 13 factors to date this season, another than the 12 they leaked within the entirety of the final marketing campaign.
Boniface is Leverkusen’s highest scorer within the league, with six objectives and an help in 10 video games.
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