Bundesliga - Toni vows to change Van Gaal's mind

Eurosport - Tue, 15 Sep 14:57:00 2009

Out-of-favour Bayern Munich striker Luca Toni is determined to win back his place in the team by changing the mind of coach Louis van Gaal.

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The Italy hit-man, currently injured, slipped to fourth in the pecking order after the club signed Mario Gomez and Ivica Olic in the summer.

Toni, 32, was linked with moves to Tottenham and West Ham but insists he will fight for his place.

"I know that I am not (Van Gaal's) ideal striker, but the coach could change his mind," Toni told local TV. "I am convinced I have the quality."

The former Fiorentina and Palermo striker will even turn out for the club's amateur reserve team in a bid to get match fit, so long as he is later given a chance to impress for the seniors.

"I really want to play," Toni added. "I am ready for the challenge, but if I had to play the full year under (reserves boss) Mehmet Scholl, then that would be humbling.

"I want to give everything for Bayern. I want to keep scoring goals here and I think I am capable of that."

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  1. not as good a diver as eduardo

    From wiggy, on Mon 21 Sep 8:36PM

  2. If he is fit Toni is one of the most dangerous forwards­ in the world...He can punch his way through any­ defence....Also a nice diver

    From Abhinav, on Wed 16 Sep 2:39PM
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