Victor Boniface has managed just 141 minutes of action since returning from injury this year as the Nigerian star drops from the Leverkusen starting line up.

Leverkusen coach Xabi Alonso has played down Victor Boniface’s furious reaction against a teammate during the team’s Bundesliga win at Eintracht Frankfurt.

Victor Boniface and Emiliano Buendia were involved in a remarkable bust-up on Saturday, but Xabi Alonso will not dwell on the incident.

Bayer Leverkusen had an enjoyable night in Frankfurt on Saturday as they rolled over Eintracht Frankfurt 4-1.However, a late incident involving Victor Boniface and Emiliano Buendia was a sour note

English Premier League club is set to compete for Nigerian striker Victor Boniface, with the Leverkusen forward emerging as a key target to strengthen their attack

They exchanged angry words and Boniface raised his index finger at Buendia, even pushing the Argentinian midfielder after he responded by shaking his head. Asked about the situation after the game, Bayer 04 coach Xabi Alonso didn't want to make too much of it.

Leverkusen coach Xabi Alonso has played down Victor Boniface's furious reaction with teammate Emiliano Buendía during the team's Bundesliga win at Eintracht Frankfurt.

Bayer Leverkusen manager Xabi Alonso has played down the heated confrontation between Victor Boniface and teammate Emiliano Buendía during their win at Eintracht Frankfurt. Boniface lashed out at Buendía after they got in each other’s way while attempting to take a shot in stoppage time of the 4-1 victory.