Xabi Alonso Bayer Leverkusen Boss Explains Why Victor Boniface Might Lose His Spot To Schick

Bayer Leverkusen coach Xabi Alonso has stated that Super Eagles striker Victor Boniface would have to prove his quality again to get a starting shirt back from Patrik Schick, .

Boniface has been quite prolific for Bayer Leverkusen since he joined the club from Royale Union SG last year. His brilliance ensured that he displaced Schick who joined the club in 2020.

Boniface ended last season with 21 goals and ten assists in 34 appearances. It could have even been more, but for an injury he sustained at the turn of the year. And when he returned to action, Xabi Alonso often preferred Schick to him.

This season, Boniface started well, registering seven goals and one assist in 15 games. However, he sustained a hamstring injury in late November, and that has seen him miss eight straight games.

Meanwhile, Schick has taken advantage of the moment and has been scoring for fun. The Czech star has registered nine goals in his last eight games for Die Werkself. In Bayer Leverkusens last game against Freiburg, he scored four goals to help them seal a 5-1 win.