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\"Jaka<\/p>\n

Credit: Imago<\/p>\n

\"Alex <\/p>\n

Thu 22 January 2026 16:10, UK <\/p>\n

Jaka Bijol is currently on the sidelines at Leeds United after suffering a hamstring injury.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Bijol picked up the issue last week and was absent as Leeds beat Fulham 1-0<\/a> on Saturday to remain eight points clear of the relegation zone.<\/p>\n

The 26-year-old has recently become a crucial part of Daniel Farke\u2019s<\/a> side, starting every single game since the beginning of December before the injury.<\/p>\n

Farke has now given an update on how long Bijol<\/a> is expected to be out for, and MOT Leeds News<\/strong> has revealed exactly which games he will miss.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n

Daniel Farke has positive Jaka Bijol injury news<\/p>\n

It was originally thought that Bijol was going to be out for at least five weeks<\/a>, sparking rumours that Leeds would consider dipping into the transfer market to find a replacement.<\/p>\n

However, speaking in his pre-match press conference ahead of Leeds<\/a>\u2018 trip to Everton next Monday, Farke had some better news on the fitness of his centre-back.<\/p>\n

According to the German manager, Bijol has already started his rehabilitation programme and is expected to return to first team training within two to three weeks. <\/p>\n

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Sounds like Bijol (hamstring) is recovering well which reduces the chance of needing a replacement. Ngenge seen very much as a youth signing. #LUFC<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 Adam Pope (@apopey) January 22, 2026<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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The Slovenian defender will definitely miss the Everton game, but the likes of Anton Stach<\/a> and Daniel James are back in training and could be available.<\/p>\n

Farke revealed that Gabriel Gudmundsson\u2019s fitness is in doubt, though, and the left-back could miss the trip to the Hill Dickinson Stadium with an adductor issue.<\/p>\n

Which games will Jaka Bijol miss?<\/p>\n

Bijol is out of contention for the Everton clash next Monday, as well as the visit of Premier League leaders Arsenal on 31 January.<\/p>\n

Leeds then play Nottingham Forest at Elland Road<\/a> on 6 February, which is just over two weeks away, so it will likely come too soon for the centre-back.<\/p>\n

Bijol will then be touch-and-go as Leeds make the trip to Stamford Bridge on 10 February.<\/p>\n

\"Leeds<\/p>\n

Farke\u2019s side face Birmingham in the FA Cup Fourth Round five days later, before travelling to Aston Villa in the Premier League on 21 February.<\/p>\n

If Bijol isn\u2019t available to face Chelsea in just under three weeks, he will almost certainly return to league action against Unai Emery\u2019s side.<\/p>\n

Stay up to date this winter with our Leeds transfer tracker<\/a>. Click to see every done deal at Elland Road, plus expert reaction from our team of writers.<\/p>\n