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• Victor Boniface defends form and social media at Werder Bremen

  Nigerian striker Victor Boniface defends his current form and cryptic social media posts amidst criticism at Werder Bremen, asserting his struggles stem from injuries and unfair judgment, while manager Horst Steffen publicly supports his training efforts. According to a report from Soccernet.ng, Super Eagles striker Victor Boniface has defended his form and off-field habits, arguing he is being “unfairly judged” as he attempts to establish himself at Werder Bremen. The 24-year-old Nigerian, who made a summer switch from Bayer Leverkusen, is yet to score in nine Bundesliga appearances and has not secured a regular starting spot. Boniface insists his controversial social media posts—including the viral line: “Life is like a shoe, you can’t drink a cow because the earth is a carrot. Think about it,”—are harmless. He explained his actions to the Kölner Stadt-Anzeiger, saying: “I only post these things to distract myself a bit from everything else. It’s nothing serious. I’m not insulting anyone, it’s not hurting anyone, and it’s meaningless.” He contrasts the current scrutiny with his time at Leverkusen: “I did the same thing when I was in Leverkusen. I’ve used this exact caption before. The difference is: back then I scored goals and we won everything. Nobody talked about it.” He added that if a player scores goals, “everyone expects you to repeat that in exactly the same way the following season. Otherwise, people start talking.” Meanwhile, Werder Bremen manager Horst Steffen strongly dismissed rumours suggesting the club is unhappy with Boniface’s attitude in training. Steffen told Weser Kurier: “Who comes up with the idea of making such a statement? There are quite a few ways not to observe training.” He called the speculation “baseless and unhelpful,” publicly backing the forward to regain his confidence.

• Kane insists Bayern won’t panic after Arsenal loss

  Harry Kane remains calm after Arsenal ended Bayern Munich’s 18-match unbeaten run, insisting the team will learn from their first defeat of the season without panicking.

• Bayern Munich to skip winter transfer activity

  Despite potential squad depth concerns and injuries, Bayern Munich’s management has decided against signing any new players during the upcoming winter transfer window, relying on their current roster and returning stars.

  German giants Bayern Munich have decided to take a quiet approach to the upcoming winter transfer window, ruling out any incoming or outgoing transfer activities in favor of maintaining squad stability for the second half of the season.

  According to a report from Bavarian Football Works, German Bundesliga champions Bayern Munich have made a definitive decision regarding the upcoming January transfer window, ruling out any incoming or outgoing transfer activities.

  The club, often characterized by its strategic and decisive moves in the market, will instead focus on “staying in for the holidays,” which signals a firm commitment to maintaining the current squad and fostering stability throughout the crucial second half of the season.

  This decision, coming midway through the current campaign, suggests a high degree of satisfaction within the club’s hierarchy regarding the depth and quality of the roster.

  The management is reportedly keen to allow coach Vincent Kompany maximum time to work with his current group without the disruption of mid-season adjustments, prioritizing tactical coherence and physical recovery during the winter break.

  The report indicates that the directive is absolute, meaning any ongoing transfer rumors linking the Bavarians to potential mid-season signings, whether for defensive cover or attacking reinforcements, are now considered moot.

  By choosing not to engage in the market, Bayern is betting on the current set of players to compete successfully across all major competitions, including a demanding Bundesliga title race and the UEFA Champions League knockout rounds.

  Furthermore, this stance prevents the departure of any current squad members, providing clarity and stability for the players themselves.

  The club appears to be adopting a long-term strategy, potentially saving their resources and efforts for the major targets expected in the summer transfer window, rather than making short-term fixes in January.

  This commitment ensures the roster remains intact when the league resumes following the winter interval.

• Chelsea regrets Nicolas Jackson loan to Bayern Munich

  Chelsea faces a striker dilemma after loaning Nicolas Jackson to Bayern Munich, a move now regretted as their current options struggle, highlighted by poor performances and injuries.

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• Vincent Kompany defends under-fire striker Nicolas Jackson

  Bayern Munich coach Vincent Kompany has backed loanee Nicolas Jackson against public criticism, stating the striker has helped the team immensely ahead of a crucial week.

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