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Leeds face Everton in their first Premier League clash of the season, and one notable player will be absent.<\/strong><\/p>\n Daniel Farke\u2019s<\/a> men are just days away from making their return to the Premier League, with Leeds facing Everton<\/a> at Elland Road under the lights.<\/p>\n Seven new arrivals have checked in so far this summer, and a handful of those are expected to start against the Toffees on Monday night.<\/p>\n However, one of those will not be eligible to play, and the reason comes down to a rule enforced by FIFA.<\/p>\n This article includes exclusive comments from former Leeds United goalkeeper Paul Robinson.<\/p>\n Jaka Bijol set to miss Everton clash through suspension<\/strong><\/p>\n Leeds prioritised their defence when it came to recruitment this summer, and they achieved that with the signing of Jaka Bijol.<\/a><\/p>\n The Slovenian powerhouse joined the Whites from Udinese, but as a result of a red card picked up in the last game of the season, Bijol will be suspended against Everton<\/a>.<\/p>\n Bijol was solid at Udinese last season.<\/p>\n \u201cIt\u2019s a nonsensical rule,\u201d Paul Robinson exclusively told MOT Leeds News.<\/strong><\/p>\n \u201cI can\u2019t understand it. It\u2019s stupid, it\u2019s pointless. It\u2019s a completely different country, a different league. If he was suspended from the game for other reasons, then I would understand it. Similarly to Sandro Tonali, etc.<\/p>\n \u201cBut for a red card? It is a ridiculous rule.\u201d<\/p>\n Bijol<\/a> will be eligible to play in Leeds United\u2019s second game of the season, when they make the trip to the Emirates to face Arsenal.<\/p>\n With Bijol suspended, it is all but nailed on that Pascal Struijk<\/a> will start at Elland Road.<\/p>\n The Dutchman was outstanding last season in the Championship and came up with some big moments that helped Leeds on their way back to the Premier League.<\/a><\/p>\n However, with Bijol returning for the Arsenal clash, Struijk is going to have to impress if he is to keep his place in the side under Farke.<\/p>\n![\"Daniel](\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/leeds-united-daniel-farke-2-1024x576.png\")
Daniel Farke will be without one of his new summer signings vs Everton (Credit: Imago)<\/p>\n\n Bijol at Udinese last season<\/strong><\/td>\n \n Appearances<\/td>\n 37<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Goals<\/td>\n 1<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Assists<\/td>\n 2<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Clean sheets<\/td>\n 9<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n ![\"Jaka](\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Jaka-Bijol-1024x576.jpg\")
Bijol will have to wait for his Leeds debut (Credit: Imago)Pascal Struijk must take his chance vs Everton<\/strong><\/p>\n