Nathan Tella attributes match-winning goal to teammates’ influence
Elikplim Bokor
December 04, 2024
Nathan Tella has credited his Bayer Leverkusen teammates, Victor Boniface and Patrick Schick, for inspiring his decisive goal in their 1-0 victory over Bayern Munich in the DFB Pokal.
The 25-year-old forward sealed the win in the 68th minute with a precise header from an Alex Grimaldo cross.
I knew that once Grimaldo had the ball on the wing, he was going to cross into the box,” Tella explained.
He also noted that observing Boniface and Schick’s movement throughout the season helped him
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