Nigeria striker Victor Boniface has resumed training with Bayer Leverkusen after a nearly two-month layoff due to a thigh injury.
The German club shared a photo of Boniface working out on the grass, captioning it “Look who’s back.”
Boniface had been sidelined since November 2024, missing 12 consecutive matches across all competitions.
Prior to his injury, Boniface had a promising start to the season, contributing eight goals and one assist in 15 appearances for Bayer Leverkusen.
As he prepares to return to action, he will face competition from Patrik Schick for a starting position.
Bayer Leverkusen manager Xabi Alonso recently addressed the competition between Boniface and Schick, stating, “I have difficulty in choosing players to use in all positions, I like to have it.”
Alonso expressed his desire to see Boniface return to top form, saying, “We want him fully fit so that he forgets his injuries, he is working hard on the pitch, and scoring goals.”
He added that the decision on who starts will be determined by the players’ performances, stating, “Boniface and Schick decide who plays because the one that deserves and proves himself usually gets the chance.”
Since joining Bayer Leverkusen from Royale Union SG last year, Boniface has demonstrated his scoring prowess, ending the previous season with 21 goals and ten assists in 34 appearances.
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