Justin Njinmah
SVW
Right Winger
Wide Forward
Nov 15, 2000 (25)
Right
6'1"
165 lb
Resumes partial team training
Njinmah (thigh) has resumed partial team training but remains unavailable for Saturday's Bundesliga clash against Mainz as he continues recovering from a muscular injury, according to the club.
Analysis: Njinmah has taken another step forward in his recovery from a serious thigh injury after previously being limited to individual exercises on the pitch. The forward had recently progressed to sprinting, passing and shooting drills before rejoining portions of team training this week. However, he has yet to regain sufficient fitness for competitive action and will remain outside Bremen's matchday squad against Mainz. No definitive return date has been established, although his progress suggests he is moving closer to a comeback if he avoids further setbacks.
Making progress in recovery
Njinmah (thigh) has resumed individual work on the pitch and is making encouraging progress in his rehabilitation from a serious muscular injury, according to DeichStube.
Analysis: Njinmah has taken a significant step forward roughly four weeks after suffering the thigh injury, completing sprints alongside passing and shooting exercises during his individual session Monday. He has yet to rejoin team training, and Werder Bremen intends to remain cautious with his workload despite the progress. There is still no firm return date, though the forward could potentially return to competitive action before the end of 2026 if his recovery continues without setbacks.
Out for multiple months
Njinmah (thigh) will be sidelined for multiple months after an MRI confirmed a muscular injury, the club announced.
Analysis: Njinmah is facing an extended spell on the sidelines after suffering the thigh injury, with reports suggesting an absence of at least two months. The setback is a significant blow for Bremen, as the winger was the club's second-leading scorer with five goals last season, behind only Jens Stage's 10. With both players now unavailable, Bremen will have to turn to other attacking options for much of the first half of the campaign.
Misfires in defeat
Njinmah recorded six shots (one on goal) and one cross (one accurate) in Saturday's 1-0 defeat against Hoffenheim. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 88th minute.
Analysis: Njinmah led the Werder Bremen attack Saturday with six shots but managed just one on target in a 1-0 home defeat to Hoffenheim. The forward's bevy of shots marked a season high for a single appearance. Over his last five appearances (three starts) Njinmah has created two chances and averaged one shot on goal per appearance.
Available off bench
Njinmah (undisclosed) is on the bench for Sunday's trip to Stuttgart.
Analysis: Njinmah returns to the bench for Sunday's trip after overcoming a knock that kept him out of training Thursday. The fact that he's available is a good sign that the knock isn't a serious one, but he does give up his spot in the starting XI. He will likely be back in the XI for a Saturday clash with Augsburg.
Fitness doubt for Stuttgart clash
Njinmah (undisclosed) was unable to train with the team Thursday and is a doubt for Sunday's clash against Stuttgart, according to coach Daniel Thioune. "Justin was not able to train on the pitch yesterday. He has a few problems. We have to see if he returns to training today."
Analysis: Njinmah's potential absence could not come at a worse time for Bremen given that Marco Grull is already suspended, leaving the attack significantly depleted heading into the Stuttgart fixture. The 25-year-old forward is an important piece of Bremen's counter-attacking setup when fit, and coach Thioune will monitor his progress closely in Friday and Saturday's sessions before making his call. Samuel Mbangula is expected to step in if Njinmah cannot be cleared in time for Sunday.
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