Impact Njinmah is good to go after leaving early mid week in the DFB Pokal. The attacker makes his first start in the Bundesliga since September in the match.
NOVEMBER 3 • ROTOWIRE
JUSTIN NJINMAH #11 - FORWARD - WERDER BREMEN
1 G •
1 A •
0.5 SPG
1 G
1 A
0.5 SPG
Cleared to start Njinmah (undisclosed) is in the starting XI for Sunday's match against Gladbach.
Comes off Tuesday Njinmah was forced off in the closing stages of Tuesday's DFB Pokal clash with Paderborn.
Impact Njinmah came on the pitch just before halftime, but was forced off before full time. It's not clear if it was a precautionary sub or a more serious issue, but the forward will be a doubt for Sunday's trip to Gladbach.
OCTOBER 30 • ROTOWIRE
Assists as substitute Njinmah had an assist with his lone chance created while crossing once inaccurately during Saturday's 2-2 draw with Leverkusen.
Impact Njinmah entered the match in the 68th minute and set up Romano Schmid in the 90th for the game tying goal. The assist was the first goal involvement since August for Njinmah who returned from an ankle injury in the match.
OCTOBER 26 • ROTOWIRE
Among substitutes Saturday Njinmah (ankle) is in the squad to face Leverkusen on Saturday.
Impact Njinmah returns after missing Bremen's past four matches through injury. The attacker started back-to-back fixtures prior to the injury, but will be eased back into action from the bench Saturday.
OCTOBER 26 • ROTOWIRE
Trains with ball Njinmah (ankle) was shown training with the ball Wednesday, according to his club.
Impact Njinmah is seeing further improvements in his recovery process, with the forward having appeared to be training with a ball Wednesday. This is positive news, but he will still need more time, likely aiming for a return within the next week or two.
OCTOBER 23 • ROTOWIRE
Starts rehab Njinmah (ankle) is back on the grass with individual work Friday.
Impact Njinmah is on the right track of recover after picking up an ankle injury, missing the last three matches. He will continue to use the international break to work back his fitness as the forward will aim to make an appearance the end of October or early November, the earliest.
OCTOBER 11 • ROTOWIRE
Out four to six weeks Njinmah is set to miss the next four to six weeks of action after picking up an injury against Mainz on Sunday, according to manager Ole Werner. "Njinmah is out for four to six wee...
Impact Njinmah is heading to the sidelines for around the next month, as he picked up an injury in their previous match after being substituted off in the 13th minute. This continues his awful stretch of injuries, ending last season on the sidelines. He will hope for a quick comeback with no setbacks, likely trying for a return near the end of October. Expect Keke Maximilian Topp to see more time while Njinmah is out.
SEPTEMBER 16 • ROTOWIRE
Scores as substitute Njinmah scored a goal with his lone shot while crossing once accurately and creating a chance during Saturday's 2-2 draw with Augsburg.
Impact Njinmah entered the match at halftime and scored Bremen's second goal in the 58th minute. The attacker had eight goal involvements in 24 appearances last season, but has yet to be able to carve out a consistent role in the starting XI.
AUGUST 24 • ROTOWIRE
Set for ankle surgery Njinmah is set to undergo surgery on his ankle, the club confirmed Wednesday.
Impact Njinmah has been dealing with an issue since before the international break, picking up an ankle injury in the March 16 match against Union Berlin, then appearing to aggravate it while increasing his load in training, now forcing him to undergo surgery. This will leave the forward in serious doubt for a return this season, as he will now be set to be out for around two to three months, with only two months left in the season. Unfortunately, this will cause some changes for the club, as he has started in nine of the club's past 11 games despite a reserve role to begin the season, with Nick Woltemade being his most likely replacement in the starting XI while he is out.
APRIL 3 • ROTOWIRE
Nets in draw Njinmah scored one goal to go with three shots (one on goal) in Tuesday's 1-1 draw against RB Leipzig. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 84th minute.
Impact Njinmah got the start on the right wing, his first start in eight matches. The striker made the most of his chance in the starting XI, taking his only shot on target and converting it to secure the point. Heading into the winter break Njinmah has scored three times and assisted twice in just two starts (14 appearances.)
DECEMBER 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Two shots in loss Njinmah recorded two shots (zero on goal), two crosses (one accurate) and one chance created in Saturday's 2-0 loss to VfB Stuttgart.
Impact Njinmah sent in two shots but failed to put either on goal during Saturday's loss. The forward has seen more minutes of late but has failed to make the most of his chances and struggles to find end product. Njinmah should continue to see chances as Werder look for any sort of consistent goalscoring.
DECEMBER 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Held scoreless Njinmah generated two shots (one on goal) in Friday's 1-0 defeat versus Borussia Dortmund.
Impact Njinmah shot twice but neither shot was particularly threatening during Friday's loss. The striker has stepped into a more significant role both starting and off the bench following the departure of Niclas Fullkrug but has yet to really show any of the same goal-scoring aplomb. Still the opportunities should continue to come for Njinmah who should continue to see substantial minutes.
OCTOBER 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Good form continues Njinmah scored one goal to go with two shots (one on goal) and two chances created in Saturday's 2-1 victory versus 1. FC Koln.
Impact Njinmah made his third appearance off the bench and found his third goal contribution with a second goal. The forward has played just 44 minutes since joining Bremen and has three goal contributions in that span, an impressive return. With this sort of form the question is if Njinmah will earn a place in the starting XI.
SEPTEMBER 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Scores and assists on debut Njinmah scored with his only shot and registered an assist in Saturday's 4-0 victory over Mainz.
Impact Njinmah appeared as a substitute in the 76th minute and he wasted no time in making an impact with his goal and assist coming within a minute of each other. The forward made only one appearance while on loan at Dortmund last season and has made the perfect start in his bid to hreak into the first team this year.
SEPTEMBER 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Extends contract with team Njinmah has agreed to a three-year contract extension with Werder after spending a year on loan with Borussia Dortmund.
Impact Njinmah made just one appearance with Dortmund last season, spending most of his time with Borussia Dortmund II, where he scored 18 goals in 51 appearances. The forward could be a bench role behind Niclas Fullkrug due to his inexperience in the league, but does have the ability to improve after his impressive season in 3 Liga last campaign.
JUNE 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
