Xabi Alonso reveals player that will replace Boniface when he leaves for AFCON

<p>Bayer Leverkusen manager, Xabi Alonso has said Parik Schick is capable of filling in for Victor Boniface if he leaves for the Africa Cup of Nations in January.</p>, <p>Boniface is expected to be called up by the Super Eagles for the tournament.</p>, <p>With Nottingham Forest’s Taiwo Awoniyi set to undergo surgery, the 22-year-old is almost certain to make the final squad.</p>, <p>Boniface will be missed by Leverkusen where he has been in impressive form since his summer move.</p>, <p>However, Alonso remains relaxed ahead of Boniface’s absence.</p>, <p>“The tournament runs from January 13th to February 11th. We wait and see.</p>, <p>“Patrik is in a good mood, and he is strong, and with him, we are in no hurry,” he said in quotes reported by Sports Bild.</p>, <p>Schick, 27, has been absent from action for Die Werkself due to an injury, but returned to training this week.</p>