Werder Bremen have confirmed that Nigeria international Victor Boniface will miss the start of the club’s training programme in the new year after sustaining a knee injury.
The striker is scheduled to travel to Innsbruck on 8 January for further medical tests, with the club revealing that surgery remains a possibility depending on the outcome of the examinations.
The development represents a setback for both club and player as preparations intensify for the second half of the Bundesliga season.
As a result of the injury, Boniface will be unavailable for Werder Bremen’s friendly fixture against FC St. Pauli on 4 January, ruling him out of valuable match fitness opportunities during the winter break.
He is also set to miss the Bundesliga clash against Hoffenheim on 10 January, a key league encounter as Bremen look to build momentum in the new year.
There are further concerns over Boniface’s availability for the high-profile trip to Signal Iduna Park, where Werder Bremen are due to face Borussia Dortmund three days later.
While no final decision has been made, his participation in that fixture remains in doubt pending medical assessment and recovery progress.
The club has not placed a definitive timeline on the forward’s return, stressing that his rehabilitation will be carefully managed following the tests in Austria.
Boniface has been an important attacking option when fit, and his absence could impact Werder Bremen’s offensive plans during a demanding stretch of fixtures.
More clarity on the severity of the injury and recovery outlook is expected after the scheduled examinations in Innsbruck, as Werder Bremen and Nigeria fans await updates on the striker’s condition.
