JAKA BIJOL NEWS

Logs double-digit clearances in loss Bijol made 11 clearances and two interceptions during Friday's 1-0 loss against Genoa.

Impact Bijon had another rock-solid performance at the heart of the defense for Udinese, with his fifth game with double-digit clearances of the season and the first since the calendar flipped to 2025. With 158 clearances over 29 league starts, the center-back is third among all Serie A players in the category.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Logs eight clearances in Inter game Bijol had one tackle (zero won), one key pass, one block and eight clearances in Sunday's 2-1 defeat against Inter Milan.

Impact Bijol had a decent performance and put up his usual numbers despite the tough match-up and the fact that his club gave up two goals. He has logged eight tackles (four won), four interceptions, 34 clearances and five blocks in the last five contests, contributing to two clean sheets.

MARCH 31 • ROTOWIRE

Big defensive display in defeat Bijol recorded one tackle (one won), nine clearances and two interceptions in Saturday's 1-0 defeat versus Verona. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 50th minute.

Impact Bijol had an impressive defensive display, having made nine clearances, one block, made two interceptions and won his only tackle of the match. He did, however, concede four fouls and conceded a yellow card.

MARCH 16 • ROTOWIRE

Stalwart defensive performance Bijol recorded four tackles (three won), nine clearances and one interception in Saturday's 1-0 victory over Parma.

Impact Bijol was a force to be reckoned with in the Udinese backline Saturday, leading the team with four tackles (three won) and nine clearances while also registering a single block and interception in a clean sheet effort and 1-0 victory over Parma. The three tackles won matched a season-high for the central defender. Bijol remains an integral piece of the Udinese starting XI, having started and played the full 90 minutes in each of their last 10 Serie A fixtures.

MARCH 3 • ROTOWIRE

Dominant in Lecce contest Bijol had six clearances, one interception, one block and one tackle (zero won) in Friday's 1-0 win over Lecce.

Impact Bijol turned in another solid shift in the back to help his side completely stymie the opponents for the second round in a row. He has notched seven tackles (two won), six interceptions, 30 clearances and three blocks in the last five matches.

FEBRUARY 21 • ROTOWIRE

Posts three clearances versus Torino Bijol (thigh) drew one foul and had one shot (zero on goal), three clearances and one interception in Sunday's 2-2 draw versus Torino.

Impact Bijol played the whole game after missing the previous one but wasn't spotless in the back, and his side gave up two cheap goals. He has registered 23 clearances, three interceptions, two tackles (both won) and two blocks in his last four showings, with one goal and no clean sheets.

DECEMBER 30, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Starting on Sunday Bijol (thigh) is in the XI to face Torino on Sunday.

Impact Bijol won't face any restrictions in his return from a small thigh issue and will be joined by Christian Kabasele and Isaak Toure in the back since Thomas Kristensen (illness) and Lautaro Giannetti (thigh) are sidelined.

DECEMBER 29, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Fit for Torino game Bijol (thigh) "will be available and play Sunday," coach Kosta Runjaic relayed.

Impact Bijol will likely be back in the starting lineup right away after being held out due to a minor issue last week. He'll replace either Christian Kabasele or Isaak Toure. He has totaled three tackles (two won), six interceptions, 29 clearances and two blocks in his last five showings, with one goal and no clean sheets.

DECEMBER 28, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Ruled out for Fiorentina game Bijol won't be involved versus Fiorentina on Monday due to thigh muscle fatigue, Tuttomercatoweb relayed.

Impact Bijol picked up an ailment in training and won't be risked. He'll undergo more evaluation before Sunday's home game versus Torino. Christian Kabasele and Isaak Toure are starting in the back next to Thomas Kristensen since Lautaro Giannetti (thigh) is missing too.

DECEMBER 23, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Scores on Monday Bijol scored one goal to go with two shots (one on goal) in Monday's 2-1 victory against Monza.

Impact Bijol secured a crucial win for Udinese in the 70th minute with a composed finish through the keeper's legs, assisted by Jurgen Ekkelenkamp. Defensively, Bijol excelled with 11 clearances, two blocks, and an interception. Having featured in 14 of 15 matches this season, he has amassed 31 clearances, five interceptions, and three tackles in his last five games.

DECEMBER 9, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Serves disqualification Bijol cleared a one-game ban in Sunday's 2-0 loss to Genoa.

Impact Bijol will be back in the XI against Monza. It remains to be seen whether Udinese, which won't have Isaak Toure for the same reason, will go back to a three-man defense or stick with a four-man one used in his absence. He has notched four tackles (three won), five interceptions and 22 clearances in his last five displays, contributing to one clean sheet.

DECEMBER 2, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Will miss Genoa game Bijol had two clearances, one tackle (one won) and one key pass and picked up his fifth yellow card in Monday's 1-1 draw with Empoli.

Impact Bijol put up small numbers as Empoli didn't attack a lot and will have to skip the Genoa match Sunday. Christian Kabasele or Thomas Kristensen will fill in for him in the back.

NOVEMBER 26, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Ordinary in Cagliari tilt Bijol had one tackle (one won), two clearances and one interception in Friday's 2-0 victory over Cagliari.

Impact Bijol didn't need to do too much in a match in which Udinese pulled the strings and the opponents barely attacked. He has contributed to two clean sheets in the last five rounds, logging nine tackles (six won), six interceptions and ten clearances.

OCTOBER 25, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Rights the ship in Lecce bout Bijol had two shots (one on goal), four tackles (three won), four interceptions and one clearance in Saturday's 1-0 win against Lecce.

Impact Bijol returned to form after a pair of duds, shut down the opposing strikers and racked up stats in the back. He has recorded 13 tackles (seven won), 10 interceptions and 16 clearances in the last five games, contributing to two clean sheets.

OCTOBER 5, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Struggles in Roma clash Bijol had two tackles (one won), three clearances and two interceptions in Sunday's 3-0 loss against Roma.

Impact Bijol put up his usual numbers in the back but struggled to keep up with the opponents and caused a PK by biting on a dummy by Paulo Dybala and stomping onto the opponent's foot. He has logged 10 tackles (five won), seven interceptions and 30 clerances so far, with one clean sheet.

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Tremendous in Como match Bijol won two of five tackles and had two interceptions, eight clearances and one block in Sunday's 1-0 victory against Como.

Impact Bijol stopped several menacing actions, as Como attacked a lot throughout the game, and Udinese managed to keep the clean sheet in this one. He's been busy early, logging eight tackles, three interceptions and 25 clearances in three games.

SEPTEMBER 2, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Busy in Lazio match Bijol had two tackles (one won), two blocks and 11 clearances in Saturday's 2-1 victory against Lazio.

Impact Bijol had his second impressive performance in a row, and Udinese got the win but not the clean sheet in this round. He has hit the ground running, registering three tackles, 17 clearances and four blocks in two bouts.

AUGUST 25, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Logs six clearances versus Bologna Bijol had one tackle (one won), six clearances, two blocks and one interception in Sunday's 1-1 draw versus Bologna.

Impact Bijol did his part and filled the stat sheet, but Bologna found a way to score once through a PK. he contributed to six clean sheets in 24 games last season, missing a large part of the season due to a foot injury.

AUGUST 19, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Busy again versus Portugal Bijol won one of two tackles and had three blocks, 10 clerances and one shot (zero on target) in Monday's 1-0 loss on PKs to Portugal.

Impact Bijol was under intense pressure like the rest of the Slovenia defense and held up throughout the contest. He helped keep two clean sheets during the Euros, recording 11 tackles, six interceptions and 38 clearances.

JULY 2, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Records 10 clearances in draw Bijol had 10 clearances, one cross (zero accurate) and one chance created in Sunday's 1-1 draw against Denmark.

Impact Bijol had a strong performance as he achieved game-high totals of clearances, interceptions and tackles in 90 minutes of play Sunday. The center-back is a regular contributor on his own half of the field and perhaps the most reliable element of a Slovenian defense which may, however, not have the best clean sheet chances in the continental tournament.

JUNE 16, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Fills it up in Roma bout Bijol won three of three tackles and had four interceptions, four clearances and one block in Thursday's 2-1 loss to Roma.

Impact Bijol had one of his best showings since returning from injury, but it wasn't enough to prevent the opponents from hitting the net twice. He has scored 33 clearances, six interceptions, and seven tackles (six won) in the last four rounds.

APRIL 26, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Under pressure in Verona match Bijol recorded 11 clearances, one tackle, one block and three shots (zero on target) and Saturday's 1-0 defeat versus Verona.

Impact Bijol thwarted a few actions and racked up stats but was bested in the air by Diego Coppola on the late game-winner. He has tallied 31 clearances, four tackles (three won) and two interceptions in four games since returning from a major foot injury.

APRIL 21, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Logs two clearances against Lazio Bijol (foot) committed one foul, had two clearances and was booked in 13 minutes in Monday's 2-1 win over Lazio.

Impact Bijol made his long-awaited return from a foot fracture and looked reasonably well considering the time off. He might need another tune-up before permanently re-assuming a regular role. Since Lautaro Giannetti has been sound, Joao Ferreira and Thomas Kristensen might be the ones falling out of the XI following his comeback.

MARCH 12, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Available off bench Bijol (foot) is on the bench for Monday's clash with Lazio.

Impact Bijol returns to the bench for Monday's clash after missing more than three months with a foot injury. The defender was one of the first names on the team sheet when fit previously and when he's back up to match speed he should take back a similar role once more.

MARCH 11, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to full training Bijol (foot) reprised working regularly with the rest of his teammates this week, Tuttomercatoweb relayed.

Impact Bijol has completed his rehab from a foot fracture he suffered back in late November and could make the bench in one of the next two matches before the international. He was a surefire starter before the injury but might make some cameos at first.

MARCH 10, 2024 • ROTOWIRE