As fans eagerly anticipate the return of Victor Boniface to football, the latest injury update about the Nigerian forward has broken the hearts of many.
In a shocking turn of events, Nigerian forward, Victor Boniface is rumoured to still be out for a few weeks in a recent injury update speculated by media outlets.
Victor Boniface is facing another setback in his recovery from a thigh injury, which means he’ll miss Bayer Leverkusen’s first game of the year against Borussia Dortmund on January 10, 2025. He had been making progress and was expected to return to action soon, but from all indications will need more time to fully recover.
The Nigerian striker has been out of action since November 2024, missing the club’s last nine matches, and his absence will likely be felt in the upcoming games against Dortmund and Mainz on January 14, 2025.
Bayer Leverkusen’s coach, Xabi Alonso, has expressed his desire to have Boniface back in top form, emphasizing the importance of having both Boniface and Patrik Schick fully fit to compete for a starting spot.
With Boniface’s return date still uncertain, the team will have to rely on other players to fill the gap. Despite this setback, Boniface has had a strong start to the season, contributing eight goals and one assist in 15 appearances, and his return to the pitch will be highly anticipated.
The news of his setback was first reported by Sky Sports News reporter Marlon Irlbacher on Sunday, and it looks like he’ll miss the upcoming games. Although he’s been making progress in his recovery, it seems he needs more time to fully heal.
A firm return date has not been confirmed, but hopefully, he’ll be back on the pitch soon, doing what he does best scoring goals and entertaining the fans. Manager Xabi Alonso recently addressed the upcoming competition between Nigerian star Boniface and Patrik Schick upon the Nigerian’s return.
He said, “I have difficulty in choosing players to use in all the positions, I like to have it. What we want is that everyone is fighting for a position to get better and help the team.”
Victor Boniface had an amazing start to the season with Leverkusen, scoring 8 goals and providing 1 assist in just 15 appearances. This is especially impressive considering he joined the team from Royale Union SG, where he had a stellar record of 21 goals and 10 assists in 34 appearances.
Unfortunately, his recent injury setback has slowed him down, but hopefully, he’ll be back to his old self soon.
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