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Booked twice in season finale Bijol won two duels and had one cross (one accurate) and three clearances in 39 minutes before being sent off in Sunday's game versus Fiorentina.

Impact Bijol got a little overzealous twice and was expelled before the interval, ending his season with 43 tackles, 38 interceptions, 185 clearances and 18 blocks in 34 matches, helping keep eight clean sheets. He'll miss next year's opener. He recently stated that he expected to transfer to a bigger team in the summer.

MAY 25, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Starts Sunday Bijol (undisclosed) is in the starting XI for Sunday's match against Fiorentina.

Impact Bijol has returned to the team sheet for the club's season finale, immediately seeing a spot in the starting XI. This is good news for both the club and player, as he is a regular starter when fit, starting in all 35 of his appearances.

MAY 25, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Should be back against Fiorentina Bijol (undisclosed) "is feeling better and practiced, so I'm hopeful he'll play Sunday," coach Kosta Runjanic announced.

Impact Bijol is probable after sitting out the previous tilt with an ailment and should slot back into the XI, replacing Thomas Kristensen, who's suspended, with Christian Kabasele getting another start. Lautaro Giannetti is also an option in the role. He has logged five tackles (all won), five interceptions, 32 clearances and one block in his past five appearances, with no clean sheets.

MAY 23, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Will miss Juventus tilt Bijol won't be available Sunday against Juventus due to a small muscular injury, coach Kosta Runjaic relayed.

Impact Bijol left the previous game at halftime because of a physical problem and will be re-evaluated next week. Udinese will either turn to Christian Kabasele or Lautaro Giannetti or switch the scheme and utilize one fewer defender.

MAY 17, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Wins three tackles against Cagliari Bijol had three tackles (three won), seven clearances and one interception in Saturday's 2-1 win over Cagliari.

Impact Bijol was commanding in the back, although his side gave up one goal, partially ruining his performance. He has tallied six or more clearances in six straight appearances, totaling 48, and posting seven tackles (five won), six interceptions and three blocks, with no clean sheets.

MAY 3, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Will return versus Cagliari Bijol cleared a one-game suspension in Monday's 0-0 draw with Bologna.

Impact Bijol will replace either Christian Kabasele or Thomas Kristensen in the back against Cagliari on Saturday. He has registered six or more clearances in his last five appearances, totaling 41 and adding four tackles (three won), five interceptions and three blocks, but with no clean sheets.

APRIL 29, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Will sit out Bologna game Bijol had seven clearances, one chance and one interception and picked up his fifth yellow card in Wednesday's 2-0 defeat against Torino.

Impact Bijol put up his usual numbers, but the Udinese defense wasn't great for the third game in a row. He'll be unavailable versus Bologna on Monday due to yellow-card accumulation. Thomas Kristensne, Lautaro Giannetti and Christian Kabasele are the next men at the position.

APRIL 24, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Flounders in Milan game Bijol had two tackles (two won), one block and six clearances and was booked in Friday's 4-0 defeat against AC Milan.

Impact Bijol piled up stats since the Udinese rearguard was under a lot of pressure throughout the game but had an uncharacteristically poor showing. He has notched five tackles (three won), four interceptions, 36 clearances and four blocks in the last five fixtures, with no clean sheets.

APRIL 11, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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.

APRIL 7, 2025 • 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, 2025 • 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, 2025 • 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, 2025 • 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, 2025 • 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

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