Punifas Excluded from Leverkusen Exercises

Background

Bayer Leverkusen player Victor Bonifas was excluded from the training today, Tuesday, due to German media reports linking the attacker to join the ranks of the Saudi Al-Nasr Club. Coach Xabi Alonso confirmed that negotiations on the player’s transfer are ongoing.

Current Situation

Bonifas, 24, returned from an injury last Saturday, but sat on the bench in his team’s match against RasenballSport Leipzig in the German First Division Football League, which ended in a 2-2 draw. Before his injury in November, Bonifas scored eight goals in 15 games in all competitions.

Previous Performance

He scored 14 goals during 23 games in which he participated in the German league last season to lead the team’s top scorer and played a key role in the coronation of Leverkusen with their first title in the local championship.

Coach’s Statement

“The situation exists with (Bonifas). Negotiations are continuing with the club so we have to wait. Our preparations for the match as they are,” Alonso told reporters before the team’s match against Sparta Brag in the Champions League tomorrow, Wednesday.

“We have prepared ourselves (for the match) without Bony, of course. We have to wait a little longer to see (how the situation will develop),” the Spanish coach added.

Transfer Period

“After the injury of Jano (Pelosian) and Martin (Trier), we have already said that we need to be active in the transfer period. There are still three days and we are very close (of decision-making),” Alonso said.

Champions League Standings

Leverkusen is eighth in the Champions League standings with 13 points, and at least a place in the stage of separation confrontations while Sparta Brag, who collected four points from seven games, bid farewell to the championship.

Conclusion

The situation surrounding Bonifas’ transfer to Al-Nasr Club remains uncertain, with negotiations ongoing between the player and his club. Coach Alonso has confirmed that the team’s preparations for their upcoming match against Sparta Brag will continue without Bonifas, pending the outcome of the transfer talks.

FAQs

Q: Why was Bonifas excluded from Leverkusen’s training?
A: Bonifas was excluded from training due to German media reports linking him to a transfer to Al-Nasr Club.

Q: How many goals has Bonifas scored this season?
A: Bonifas has scored eight goals in 15 games in all competitions this season.

Q: What is the current situation with Bonifas’ transfer?
A: Negotiations are ongoing between Bonifas and his club, with no official announcement made yet.

Q: How will Leverkusen’s preparations for the Champions League match against Sparta Brag be affected by Bonifas’ exclusion?
A: Leverkusen’s preparations will continue without Bonifas, pending the outcome of the transfer talks.