Bundesliga
German Cup: Alonso gives green light on Victor Boniface facing Düsseldorf
By Wale Mustapha
Bayer Leverkusen’s manager, Xabi Alonso has hinted about when Nigerian striker, Victor Boniface will return to action after his long injury lay off.
Boniface is yet to taste action since December, having been nursing an adductor injury which also made him miss the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations, AFCON tournament held in Ivory Coast.
He stepped up his recovery process during the last international break but couldn’t make it in time to feature for Bayer Leverkusen in their 2-1 triumph over Hoffenheim on matchday 27 of the Bundesliga last weekend.
In Boniface’s absence, Bayer Leverkusen have continued their impressive form, remaining unbeaten and are on the cusp of winning their first ever Bundesliga title.
Alonso revealed on Tuesday that the 23-year-old could now feature once again for the Black and Reds when they face Düsseldorf in the semifinal of the DFB-Pokal, otherwise known as the German Cup.
“We have no injured players. Everyone could be available for the squad,” Alonso said as quoted by the club’s official X account.
“Boniface could play a part of the game. He trained hard and came through it with a strong mentality. He can’t wait to be back on the pitch.”
The Nigerian striker has 25 goal involvements in 23 games across all competitions and will be hoping to pick it up from where he left it prior to his injury.
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