Leeds United defender Jaka Bijol has rejoined the Slovenian national team as Matjaž Kek’s side get set to face Kosovo and Sweden in World Cup Qualifiers.
The 26-year-old spoke exclusively with leedsunited.com to discuss his thoughts ahead of the important matches, with his side still able to reach next summer’s tournament via the Play-Offs.
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“We have a really tough two games coming up, especially the first one,” Bijol said, acknowledging both Slovenia and opponent Kosovo’s World Cup fates remain in the balance.
“I think it is going to be quite offensive from their side because we have to win that game but we are playing at home with our fans, so it is going to be a hard game but an enjoyable one.
“I really enjoy going with my national team, playing these hard games and spending time with my teammates.”
Bijol also looks forward to playing against fellow Whites defender Gabriel Gudmundsson when Slovenia travel to Stockholm next week.
“That will be a difficult match, playing in Sweden. They have a quality team and even if these qualifiers didn’t go as planned for them, they have a new coach and will want to show their best side.
“It will be nice to see Gabi again too and then we will travel back to Leeds together after.”
