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Training Tuesday Njinmah (illness) took part in training Tuesday, Werder announced.

Impact Njinmah was active during Tuesday's training session, after missing out against Wolfsburg due to illness. The illness wasn't expected to be serious and with Njinmah back in training he should be fully fit for Saturday's trip to Leverkusen.

MARCH 4, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Out with illness Njinmah is not in the squad to face Wolfsburg on Saturday due to illness.

Impact Njinmah misses out after picking up the illness in the buildup to Saturday's fixture. The attacker is replaced in the starting XI by Oliver Burke.

MARCH 1, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

23 minutes after injury Njinmah (undisclosed) saw 23 minutes off the bench in Sunday's 3-1 loss to Hoffenheim.

Impact Njinmah didn't miss any time after exiting the club's last contest early, with the forward finding a spot on the bench during the loss. He would appear for 23 minutes off the bench, getting a short appearance to test his legs. He is likely to continue in a rotational role, starting in eight of his 16 appearances.

FEBRUARY 17, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Almost free of symptoms Njinmah (undisclosed) was forced off Friday's clash against Bayern due to an undisclosed injury, but he is almost free of symptoms, the club announced.

Impact Njinmah was forced off Friday's game due to an undisclosed injury, but he is almost fully recovered and should be training either partially or completely with the team, depending on how the training session went Wednesday.

FEBRUARY 13, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Forced off injured Njinmah was forced off with an apparent injury during the second half of Friday's clash with Bayern.

Impact Njinmah picked up the injury during the first half of Friday's clash with Bayern. The forward was replaced by Andre Silva, who could get more starting chances if the injury to Njinmah proves to be a serious one.

FEBRUARY 7, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Among substitutes Sunday Njinmah (ankle) is on the bench for Sunday's trip to Leipzig.

Impact Njinmah returns after missing Bremen's previous two matches prior to the winter break in Germany. The attacker had started back-to-back fixtures prior to the injury, but settles for a role on the bench to begin Sunday's contest.

JANUARY 12, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Trains fully Friday Njinmah (ankle) has returned to team training and is questionable for Sunday's match against Leipzig, according to his club.

Impact Njinmah will be a late call for Sunday's match, likely needing to face a late fitness test to decide his availability. This comes after training for the first time with the team Friday since going down injured, implying the forward is better. He has started in six of his nine appearances this season, although he is more likely to see a bench role if selected for the contest.

JANUARY 10, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Done until after break Njinmah is out for Saturday's match against St. Pauli due to ankle issues, according to his club.

Impact Njinmah will sit on the sidelines until 2025, as he has been ruled out until the new year due to ankle problems. It is unknown how serious the injury is, although it will at least keep him out a few weeks. He did start in their past two games, so this will force a change, with Marco Grull as a likely replacement.

DECEMBER 13, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Cleared to start Njinmah (undisclosed) is in the starting XI for Sunday's match against Gladbach.

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, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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, 2024 • 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, 2024 • 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, 2024 • 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, 2024 • 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, 2024 • 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, 2024 • 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, 2024 • 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, 2024 • 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

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