The coach of Bayer Leverkusen has expressed that Super Eagles striker Victor Boniface will need to demonstrate his skills again to regain his starting position from Patrik Schick.
Currently sidelined due to an injury, Boniface has missed eight matches for Bayer Leverkusen, allowing Schick to shine with nine goals in the last eight games for the team. Schick’s recent impressive performance includes scoring four goals in a 5-1 victory against Freiburg.
When asked about Boniface’s chances of returning to the starting lineup, the coach emphasized that player selection will be based on performance in training and matches.
The coach stated, “I have difficulty in choosing players to use in all the positions, I like to have it. What we want is that everyone is fighting for a position to get better and help the team.”
He added, “Boniface and Schick decide who plays because the one that deserves and proves himself usually gets the chance.”
Boniface had a successful season last year, scoring 21 goals and providing ten assists in 34 appearances after joining Bayer Leverkusen from Royale Union SG.
The Nigerian striker is anticipated to make his return in January.