Bayer Leverkusen head coach Xabi Alonso has given a condition for Victor Boniface to return to the squad ahead of Werder Bremen’s clash after surviving a ghastly car accident last week.

The incident happened on Sunday after he scored the match-winner against Eintracht Frankfurt, his first game back after the Super Eagles' airport hostage ordeal in Libya.

The Nigerian forward was not named in the travelling squad for the midweek UEFA Champions League matchday three away draw at French Ligue 1 club Brest.

Leverkusen confirmed he has returned to training via a social media post ahead of the away trip to Weserstadion to face Werder Bremen this Saturday at 5:30 pm.

Comrade back on the training pitch. 😮‍💨🇳🇬 pic.twitter.com/wjsTvZaQKV

— Bayer 04 Leverkusen (@bayer04_en) October 25, 2024

Alonso speaks on Boniface’s return

Alonso was quizzed about the Nigerian's return to action this week after his accident last week. He did not set a timeline for return but only gave conditions. "If he feels good,” he said, as quoted by Liga Insider.

“Today is the last test in (final) training. If he feels good, both physically and mentally, he will travel to Bremen.”

The former Royal Union Saint-Gilloise forward was a pivotal member of the squad that won the club's first-ever German Bundesliga title unbeaten last season.

He has started this season on the front foot, scoring seven goals and providing one assist in 10 games, including his maiden goal in the Champions League.