Justin Njinmah
SVWGermany
Right
Nov 15, 2000
25
6'0"
165 lb
CF
RW
Poacher
BremenMisfires 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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