Nigerian Boniface faces criticism for being overweight after injury return
Victor Boniface, the Nigerian international on loan at Werder Bremen, is facing backlash after returning from a three-month injury layoff reportedly overweight. Former Werder Bremen forward Martin Harnik has criticized the 25-year-old's physical condition, saying 'He's carrying a considerable amount of weight. He's coming back from this injury in a terrible state – that is unprofessional.' Boniface, who joined from Bayer Leverkusen on loan, has only recently resumed training after his injury absence. The criticism comes after images of the forward's physical shape circulated among team staff and former players. Former captain Kruse also reportedly blasted Boniface for 'giving up on his career.' This situation raises questions about professional standards for Nigerian players abroad as Boniface works to regain fitness and match sharpness for both club and national team duties. How do you balance physical recovery with maintaining professional standards as an international athlete?