Werder Bremen hand Boniface timely boost ahead of derby
Werder Bremen coach Daniel Thioune says Super Eagles striker Victor Boniface could be involved in this weekend’s high stakes North German derby against Hamburger SV as he steps up his recovery from injury. Boniface has been out since December 2025 after undergoing knee surgery but is now back in individual training and working towards full fitness. Thioune said no player has been ruled out yet and a final decision on Boniface will depend on how he responds in the final training sessions before the game. The coach stressed that Boniface is unlikely to start the match. Any involvement is expected to come from the bench as Bremen carefully manage his return after previously criticising him for not controlling his weight properly during rehabilitation. Werder Bremen are just above the relegation zone and under serious pressure after a poor run of […]