File picture of Victor Boniface.© AFP
Bayer Leverkusen and Nigeria striker Victor Boniface is about to overlook “a couple of video games” after coming back from worldwide obligation with a leg harm, coach Xabi Alonso stated Friday. “He’s received a small harm in his thigh muscle, it is a disgrace,” Alonso advised reporters forward of Saturday’s residence 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 have to attend and see, nevertheless it’s not going to be six or eight weeks.”
Forward Patrik Schick, who has began simply twice within the league this season, is anticipated to step up within the Nigerian’s absence.
“He is all the time prepared — we do not simply want him now, however all the time.”
The defending champions, who didn’t lose a recreation in Germany final 12 months on the best way to an unbeaten league and cup double, have stuttered this season.
Leverkusen are presently in fourth, 9 factors behind league leaders Bayern Munich. Alonso’s males have dropped 13 factors to this point 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 targets and an help in 10 video games.
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