Bayer Leverkusen forward, Victor Boniface has revealed the advantage manager, Xabi Alonso has over other top coaches in the world. Alonso guided Die Werkself to their first-ever Bundesliga title last weekend. Leverkusen are also in the final of the DFB Pokal and semi-final of the UEFA Europa League. Alonso won everything during his playing career […]
Europa League: They’re amazing, physical – Bayer Leverkusen coach, Alonso hails two West Ham players
Bayer Leverkusen coach, Xabi Alonso has singled out two West Ham United players for praise after his side knocked the Premier League club out of the Europa League on Thursday. Alonso’s side won the Europa League quarter-final first leg 2-0 and advanced to the last-four with a 3-1 aggregate victory after drawing 1-1 at the […]
Europa League: Boniface ready to start against West Ham, Leverkusen boss, Alonso
Bayer Leverkusen manager, Xabi Alonso has revealed Victor Boniface is back to full fitness again, DAILY POST reports. Boniface returned to action last week after missing out for around three months due to an adductor injury. The 23-year-old made two substitute appearances against Fortuna Dusseldorf and Union Berlin. Alonso stated that the forward could make […]
Bundesliga: I won’t rush Boniface back to action — Leverkusen boss, Alonso
Bayer Leverkusen manager, Xabi Alonso has said it is important to manage the fitness of Victor Boniface. Boniface returned to action in Die Werkself’s DFB Pokal 4-0 win over Fortuna Dusseldorf on Wednesday. It was the Nigerian first appearance for the Bundesliga leaders this year. The 23-year-old underwent surgery for an adductor injury early in […]
Boniface back in Leverkusen squad after AFCON injury
Bundesliga: Boniface not fully fit for action – Leverkusen boss, Alonso
Bayer Leverkusen manager, Xabi Alonso has said Victor Boniface is not ready to return to action following his injury lay-off, DAILY POST reports. Alonso revealed that his initial plan was to feature the Nigerian in next Wednesday’s DFB Pokal semi-final clash with Fortuna Dusseldorf. The Spaniard has however said the Nigerian needs more time to […]
Bayern Munich prioritizes ex-Chelsea coach ahead of Alonso to replace Tuchel
Bayern Munich is reportedly keen on appointing former Chelsea and Tottenham boss Antonio Conte to replace Thomas Tuchel, who is leaving the German club at the end of the season. Reports suggest that Bayern’s interest in Conte is higher than that of Bayer Leverkusen coach, Xabi Alonso or any other potential candidate, as he is […]
‘He’s close to getting back’ – Alonso says Boniface on track for injury return
Bayer Leverkusen manager, Xabi Alonso has provided a fresh injury update on forward Victor Boniface. Boniface is currently recuperating from an adductor injury he sustained during Nigeria’s preparation for the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations. The 23-year-old was scheduled to return to the pitch in April. Alonso has however said the Nigeria international is in […]
Michael Owen advises Alonso to choose Bayern Munich over Liverpool
Former Manchester United striker, Michael Owen, has urged Bayer Leverkusen manager Xabi Alonso to choose the Bayern Munich role over a move to Liverpool this summer. Liverpool current manager Jurgen Klopp will leave the club at the end of the season. Similarly, Bayern Munich current manager Thomas Tuchel will also leave the Budesliga club at […]
Bundesliga: Boniface recovering well from injury – Alonso
Bayer Leverkusen manager, Xabi Alonso has delivered a positive injury update on forward, Victor Boniface. Boniface sustained an abductor injury during Nigeria’s preparation for the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations in early January. The striker went under the knife afterwards and is currently recuperating from the injury. Alonso revealed that his recovery process is going […]