Jaka Bijol is finding it tough to secure a regular spot in the starting lineup for Leeds United this season despite being signed for a substantial fee of £17 million from Udinese.
Since his transfer to Elland Road, Bijol has only made one appearance in the Carabao Cup as manager Daniel Farke has opted for the defensive partnership of Joe Rodon and Pascal Struijk.
However, Bijol’s impressive performance during international duty has caught the attention of Slovenian media. In Slovenia’s recent 0-0 draw against Kosovo, Bijol earned praise for his commanding presence in defense and his involvement in setting up attacking plays.
The influential display has sparked discussions about giving Bijol a chance in the Leeds United starting XI. With his experience of 66 caps for Slovenia and consistent performance at Serie A level with Udinese, Bijol has proved he can excel at the top level of the game.
Farke may need to rethink his lineup to accommodate Bijol, especially if he continues to impress on the international stage. Keeping a player of Bijol’s caliber sidelined for too long could lead to potential unrest and a desire to move on when the transfer window reopens.
If Farke overlooks Bijol’s recent form and continued improvement, it could result in a missed opportunity for Leeds United and a situation that reflects poorly on the club.
