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Victor Boniface returns to Werder Bremen squad after injury
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Nigerian striker Victor Boniface was named on Werder Bremen's bench for their 1-1 draw against Stuttgart, marking his return to the squad after recovering from knee surgery. Boniface, who has not played competitively for Bremen since December 7, 2025, remained an unused substitute but could feature in the team's upcoming matches against Augsburg, Hoffenheim, and Dortmund. Bremen, currently 12th in the Bundesliga with 32 points, needs at least three more points from their final three games to secure their safety in the German top flight. The 26-year-old's knee injury was initially expected to end his season, leading to his return to parent club Bayer Leverkusen for rehabilitation before rejoining Bremen in late March to resume training. Bayer Leverkusen sporting director Simon Rolfes stated that Boniface's loan move was intended to help him regain full fitness after a previous injury-disrupted season, acknowledging the striker's continued struggles with fitness this season despite his undisputed quality. Before his injury, Boniface made 11 appearances for Bremen, providing two assists, after initially finding it challenging to secure a regular starting position.
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