Bremen’s Lynen rues  Boniface’s knee setback

Werder Bremen midfielder Senne Lynen has expressed sympathy for Super Eagles forward Victor Boniface, who is set to miss the remainder of the season after suffering a serious knee injury.

Boniface, who joined Werder Bremen on loan from Bayer Leverkusen last summer, is expected to undergo surgery, a move considered necessary to safeguard his long-term career. The setback has cut short what was meant to be a crucial campaign for the Nigerian striker.

Lynen and Boniface share a close bond, having previously played together at Union Saint-Gilloise during the 2022 season, where both players rose to prominence in Belgium. Their reunion in Bremen had raised hopes of a strong on-field partnership before injury struck.

Speaking about his teammate’s condition, Lynen admitted he was saddened by the situation. “I feel sorry for him that he’s in so much pain. I last spoke to him before the break. I don’t know exactly what’s wrong, only that the injury is in his knee,” the Belgian midfielder said.

Boniface’s absence has compounded Werder Bremen’s attacking struggles. The Bundesliga side has failed to score in their last three matches, highlighting the void left by the Nigerian forward’s unavailability.

Despite the difficulties, Lynen remains optimistic that Bremen will find solutions. “The goals will come. It will take time, and I don’t know how much, but we’ll manage it,” he added.

Ironically, Lynen himself holds an unwanted club record, having failed to score in 78 Bundesliga appearances for Werder Bremen.