Nigerian forward Victor Boniface may make his first field appearance for Werder Bremen when they visit Borussia Mönchengladbach on Sunday.
The 24-year-old is anticipated to be part of Bremen’s lineup for the Bundesliga match at Stadion in Borussia-Park, with the kick-off set for 4:30 PM Nigerian time.
Boniface transferred to Bremen on loan from Bayer Leverkusen on transfer deadline day after a potential move to AC Milan did not materialize during the summer.
The striker, who played a vital role in Leverkusen’s unbeaten Bundesliga title victory in the 2023/24 season, was officially presented by Bremen last week following the completion of his medical examination.
Bremen’s manager, Horst Steffen, is expected to feature Boniface in his starting lineup alongside Romano Schmid and Samuel Mbangula in the forward positions as they aim to recover from their recent 1-4 loss to Eintracht Frankfurt, particularly given the number of injuries affecting the squad.
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Bremen will be missing several key players for the match on Sunday, with Niklas Stark serving a suspension and Mitchell Weiser, Maximilian Wöber, Olivier Deman, Julian Malatini, and Marco Friedl all sidelined due to injuries.
The Green-Whites previously drew 3-3 with Bayer Leverkusen in their last home game, showcasing their offensive capabilities despite defensive weaknesses that have been highlighted early in the season.
Boniface has refuted recent rumors regarding his fitness, asserting that he is completely ready for his new endeavor.
“Who is questioning my fitness? If I were not fully fit, I would be in a hospital bed, not here speaking with you,” he stated during his unveiling press conference.
“Whatever the media reports, that is their concern. If my body were not at 100%, I would not be here conversing with you.”
