VICTOR BONIFACE NEWS

Could return before break Boniface (thigh) is pushing to return before the Christmas break, Bild reports.

Impact Boniface could get back on the pitch before the Christmas break, though that's uncertain at best. The striker was originally expected to be out until 2025, but he's progressed quicker than expected in training. Patrik Schick has been the top striking option while Boniface recovers from the thigh injury.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Out until new year Boniface is expected to be out until the new year due to a thigh injury he picked up with Nigeria, according to manager Xabi Alonso, per Sebastian Stafford-Bllor of The Athletic. "...

Impact Boniface has received unfortunate news, with the forward now likely out until the new year due to a thigh issue. He suffered the problem while on international duty, with the club now hoping he doesn't miss too much time due to the issues. He is expected to miss six to eight weeks and he is a regular starter, so this will force a change, with Patrick Schick likely taking his minutes.

NOVEMBER 25 • ROTOWIRE

Leverkusen forward Boniface injured on Nigeria duty again

Bayer Leverkusen forward Victor Boniface has been ruled out for several games and possibly the rest of the year with a thigh injury sustained on international duty for Nigeria

NOVEMBER 22 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Struggles Tuesday Boniface recorded three shots (zero on goal) in Tuesday's 4-0 loss versus Liverpool.

Impact Boniface failed to really get anything going during Tuesday's loss. He was unable to make the most of his chances and generally struggled to find any space to operate. Liverpool have one of the best defensive records in Europe, and this was always going to be an extremely tough match for Boniface, though he should be back to his best in the Bundesliga.

NOVEMBER 5 • ROTOWIRE

Opens the scoring Saturday Boniface scored a goal while taking three shots (two on goal) during Saturday's 2-2 draw with Werder Bremen.

Impact Boniface found the back of the net in the 30th minute to open the scoring in the match while leading Leverkusen with three shots. Boniface has a goal in three straight Bundesliga matches to go along with 15 shots and four chances created during that timespan.

OCTOBER 26 • ROTOWIRE

Leading the line Saturday Boniface (undisclosed) is in the starting XI for Saturday's match against Werder Bremen.

Impact Boniface is good to go after sitting out mid week Champions League action due to minor injuries suffered in a car crash last weekend. The forward has scored in three straight matches in all competitions as the locked in starter when fit.

OCTOBER 26 • ROTOWIRE

Late test for Saturday Boniface (undisclosed) is set to be a late fitness test ahead of Saturday's trip to Werder Bremen, per manager Xabi Alonso. "We will decide after the final training session whether...

Impact Boniface was forced to miss the clash with Barcelona after getting into a car crash. Though the details of the incident is unclear, it looks like the injuries suffered were nothing serious and will be a late fitness test for Saturday. He's an essential part of the attack for Bayer, scoring six goals with an assist while totaling 29 shots (15 on target) in seven contests.

OCTOBER 25 • ROTOWIRE

Doesn't travel with team Boniface (undisclosed) is not an option for Wednesday's match against Brest, according to his club.

Impact Boniface has not traveled for Wednesday's UCL match, with the forward being left behind following his apparent car crash. The club has yet to release any news on his situation, with not much more known rather than the initial reports of the crash via Boniface's Instagram. That said, the severity of his issues are unknown, leaving a return date up in the air. Francis Onyeka has replaced him in the squad for this match.

OCTOBER 22 • ROTOWIRE

Appears to be in car crash Boniface posted to his Instagram story that he was in "a bad accident" before later deleting the posts, according to Phillip Arens on Bild.de.

Impact Boniface had a turbulent Saturday, to say the least, with the forward starting his day with a goal in the win against Frankfurt. However, things would later take a turn, as the forward would appear to have been in a car accident. The forward was bloodied in the videos and the crach appeared to be serious, but for some unkown reason, the post had been deleted. Hopefully, more will be released in the coming days, as it could be a major loss if he misses time after starting in eight of his nine appearnces to begin the season.

OCTOBER 21 • ROTOWIRE

Logs another goal Boniface scored one goal to go with three shots (two on goal) and one chance created in Saturday's 2-2 draw versus Holstein Kiel.

Impact After scoring in Champions League action, Boniface has done the same in Bundesliga action. Across his last four appearances, he has that many goals, an excellent run of form. Ideally, the upcoming international break will not stop Boniface from continuing to score afterward.

OCTOBER 5 • ROTOWIRE

Claims all three points Boniface scored a goal while taking three shots (all on goal) during Tuesday's 1-0 win over AC Milan.

Impact Boniface found the back of the net in the 51st minute scoring the lone goal of the match to claim all three points for Leverkusen. The goal was the first in the Champions League for Boniface as he's combined for six shots and a chance created through the opening two matches in the competition.

OCTOBER 2 • ROTOWIRE

Game-winning goal Boniface scored one goal to go with three shots (two on goal) in Sunday's 4-3 victory against Wolfsburg.

Impact Boniface came off the bench Sunday for the first time this season over five matches (all competitions). He scored the late winner for Leverkusen, pouncing on a loose ball in the box late into second half stoppage time. In all competitions, Boniface scored 21 goals over his first 31 appearances (22 starts) with Leverkusen during the 2023/2024 campaign. To begin his second season with the club, Boniface has scored three goals and provided one assist over five appearances (four starts) in all competitions.

SEPTEMBER 22 • ROTOWIRE

The 'Boni-trick' comes out in the Champions League as Victor Boniface puts on a show for Leverkusen

Victor Boniface didn’t have to score to make a big impression for Bayer Leverkusen on its return to the Champions League

SEPTEMBER 19 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Involved in three of four goals Boniface scored twice and had an assist while taking seven shots (four on goal) and creating a chance during Saturday's 4-1 win over Hoffenheim.

Impact Boniface set up Martin Terrier to open the scoring in the 17th minute before scoring himself in the 30th and 75th to play a role in three of Leverkusen's four goals while leading the club with seven shots. The goal involvements were the first of the season for Boniface as he's started all three matches while combining for 17 shots so far this season.

SEPTEMBER 14 • ROTOWIRE

Leading the line Saturday Boniface (undisclosed) is in the starting XI for Saturday's match against Leipzig.

Impact Boniface is good to go after not featuring in mid week DFB Pokal action. The forward didn't score or assist in Leverkusen's opening match, but fired five shots and created two chances as he remains the preferred striker option when fit.

AUGUST 31 • ROTOWIRE

Out Wednesday Boniface is out for Wednesday's DFB Pokal match against Carl Zeiss Jena, according to manager Xabi Alonso.

Impact Boniface will be sidelined for the first time this season, although it won't be in Bundesliga play but instead in the DFB Pokal due to undisclosed issues. There is a chance the club is holding him out against a weaker team to keep him fit for their match on Saturday. However, that is unknown, with this being something to monitor seeing he is a regular starter.

AUGUST 27 • ROTOWIRE

Can't score off bench Boniface registered two shots (zero on goal) in Wednesday's 3-0 defeat versus Atalanta.

Impact Boniface didn't start this game, but his presence gave Leverkusen more firepower in the attacking end. However, he couldn't overcome a two-goal deficit, and he was unable to capitalize on the very few chances he managed to create. Boniface ends his Europa League campaign with five goals while adding one assist across eight appearances (four starts).

MAY 22 • ROTOWIRE

Converts penalty in win Boniface scored a goal while taking four shots (one on goal) during Sunday's 5-0 win over Bochum.

Impact Boniface converted a penalty in first half stoppage time scoring Leverkusen's second goal. The forward has goals in back-to-back Bundesliga matches with Sunday's start being his first in a month.

MAY 12 • ROTOWIRE

Scores in rout Boniface scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) in Sunday's 5-1 win against Eintracht Frankfurt.

Impact Boniface got in on the scoring fun during Sunday's win, netting a late goal to send Frankfurt packing. The forward has been absolutely brilliant, and remains the top choice to lead the line now that he's fit once more. He could be rotated in the closing stages of the season with eyes still on a European title as well.

MAY 6 • ROTOWIRE

Goal and assist in start Boniface scored one goal and assisted once from two shots and one chance created in Sunday's 5-0 win against Werder Bremen.

Impact For the first time since recovering from a groin strain that kept him out for more than two months, Boniface was added to Bayer Leverkusen's starting XI. He was hand-given an opportunity early after teammate Jonas Hofmann earned Leverkusen a penalty. Boniface converted it for a fourth goal across his last six Bundesliga appearances. Just before subbing off, he got somewhat lucky setting up the pass for a long-distance goal by Granit Xhaka. Either way, Boniface did enough to log what is his eighth assist this season.

APRIL 15 • ROTOWIRE

First goal back Boniface came off the bench and scored during Thursday's 2-0 win over West Ham.

Impact Boniface was back on the bench and back in the goals during Thursday's win. The striker continues right where he left off before his groin injury, looking just as dangerous as ever. Patrik Schick remains a strong striking option and Borja Iglesias is available as well, but Boniface should likely take over as the top choice striker once more.

APRIL 11 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to bench Boniface (groin) is on the bench for Wednesday's clash with Dusseldorf.

Impact Boniface has been slowly working back to fitness, and as expected, he's now on the bench once more. Patrik Schick gets the start Wednesday, and has been the top choice in all competitions in recent weeks. Schick is a strong goalscorer in his own right, but it's doubtful he's done enough to replace Boniface moving forward.

APRIL 3 • ROTOWIRE

Set for return Wednesday Boniface (groin) is expected to make his return in Wednesday's DFB Pokal match against Fortuna Dusseldorf, manager Xabi Alonso announced Friday.

Impact Boniface looks to be in line for his highly anticipated return, not returning this weekend but instead midweek in the DFB Pokal. This comes after the forward went down while on international duty in early January, having yet to play a minute since then. The club will most likely insert him into the starting XI immediately, as he is easily their best goal-scorer, leading the club with 10 goals despite missing a significant part of the season.

MARCH 29 • ROTOWIRE

Training with team Boniface (groin) took part in team training Monday, Bild reports.

Impact Boniface got back in team training Monday as he looks to get back on the pitch in the coming weeks. The forward isn't expected to return for a March 30 clash with Hoffenheim, instead, he is targeting an April 6 trip to Union Berlin. While Boniface remains on the sideline it will likely be Patrik Schick in the starting XI.

MARCH 25 • ROTOWIRE

Trains with ball Boniface (groin) was viewed training with the ball individually Wednesday.

Impact Boniface returned to the training field for the first time since going down with his injury in January while at AFCON, getting the bump up after working on his rehabilitation in the gym over the past three weeks. This is a good sign for the club, as the forward appears to still be on a pace for a return in early June, having another three weeks to recover until that time. The club will just hope for no setbacks from this point out, as they would like to have the player back for the end of the season as they try to close out as champions following his impressive start to the campaign, having notched 22 goal involvements in just 21 appearances.

MARCH 13 • ROTOWIRE