Bayer Leverkusen coach Xabi Alonso has given an update on Victor Boniface’s fitness ahead of the Bundesliga match against Borussia Dortmund. Boniface has been unavailable since he injured his thigh while on international duty last November. The 24-year-old was said to have returned to light training before Christmas but experienced a setback during his recovery. Alonso emphasized the need to be patient and supportive of the striker, noting, “We were hoping he would be back in training on January 2.” “That’s unfortunate,” he said to the media on Thursday. “We need to be patient to ensure he returns to his best form and to better understand the injury.” The priority now is to offer him our support.
