Egbochie Alexander 
Former Werder Bremen forwards Claudio Pizarro and Martin Harnik have voiced their faith in Nigerian international Victor Boniface, calling on the club to back him as he seeks to overcome his goalless start to the season.
The 24-year-old striker, who joined Werder Bremen on a season-long loan from Bayer Leverkusen during the summer transfer window.
Since his move, he has yet to find the back of the net in his first nine appearances for the club.
He has only managed one assist and has been criticised for his poor performance this season, which has led to his omission from the Nigerian national team.
Club Legend Backs Boniface To Come Good
Two of the club’s most respected former forwards believe it’s only a matter of time before Boniface rediscovers his scoring touch.
Pizarro, a club icon, and Harnik, a former Austrian international, both suggested that giving the Nigerian more creative freedom could be the key to unlocking his potential.
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Harnik, who began his career at Werder Bremen before playing for clubs like VfB Stuttgart and Hamburger SV, compared Boniface to former Germany international Max Kruse, known for his maverick style.
“Of course, he’s a special guy,” Harnik told German publication DeichStube. “He’s a character to me that you have to let do.
