Jaka Bijol named in Premier League Team of the Week after Palace stalemate | OneFootball

Jaka Bijol has been named in the Premier League Team of the Week after Leeds United's gritty 0-0 at Crystal Palace. In his BBC column, Troy Deeney selected the defender for his display.

Daniel Farke's side played the entire second half with 10 men after Gabriel Gudmundsson was sent off before half-time, yet they held Oliver Glasner's team at Selhurst Park.

Palace failed to register a shot on target as Leeds, reduced to 10 before the interval, produced a standout rearguard. It was the first time a side down to 10 before the break had prevented an opponent from registering one.

Deeney praised Bijol's aggressive, commanding performance, noting how he headed everything and organised the back line. He also highlighted the defender's composure after a booking, remaining combative without risking a second card.

The recognition reflects a mammoth effort from Leeds' back three and moves Farke's men a point closer to Premier League safety.

Source: yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk