Justin Njinmah

Njinmah scored a goal with his lone shot while crossing once accurately and creating a chance during Saturday's 2-2 draw with Augsburg.

Njinmah (infection) signed a new contract with Werder Bremen, the club announced Thursday. "Justin has developed very well in his first professional year with us," according to club director Clemens Fritz. "Unfortunately, he had to take a longer break at the end of the season due to illness and injury. But we are sure that he will start the new season full of energy. We don't think he has reached the end of his development yet and he still has a lot of potential."

Njinmah (infection) is not an option for Saturday's match against Bochum on Saturday, according to manager Gerard Seoane. "Njinmah will be missing."

Njinmah is now dealing with an illness, as the club's football director Clemens Fritz stated, "He will definitely not be available in Augsburg. We then have to wait for the course of the disease with Justin. This is bitter for Justin and for us, because his qualities would of course help us."

Njinmah (ankle) is not in the squad to face Stuttgart on Sunday.