"Jaka Bijol has been on the fringes Joe Rodon and Pascal Struijk have been very impressive for Leeds, and they have not given Daniel Farke any reason to change the defensive combination since then. It will be interesting to see if the Slovenian defender can convince the Leeds manager to give him more opportunities in the coming months. Leeds paid 15 million to sign him, and there is no doubt that he is a quality player."
"I expect that these everyday problems will go away here. The national team is also an opportunity to prove someone wrong. Kek also acknowledged the reality of Bijol's situation at Leeds, where Farke has no incentive to alter a team that is performing so well. For now, the defender's best chance to make a statement may lie with his national side rather than at Elland Road."
Jaka Bijol joined Leeds United from Udinese during the summer for 15 million but has failed to establish a regular starting place. He missed the opening Premier League game through suspension and has been unable to displace Joe Rodon or Pascal Struijk, who have formed a stable defensive pairing under Daniel Farke. Leeds' current defensive form gives Farke little reason to change the lineup. Slovenia coach Matjaz Kek acknowledged Bijol's club difficulties and described the national team as an opportunity to reset and prove doubters wrong. Bijol needs more playing time to develop and showcase his quality.
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