Leeds United's Jaka Bijol singled out in 'phenomenal' Slovenia first vs Scotland
Leeds United defender Jaka Bijol played the full 90 minutes for Slovenia against Scotland on Tuesday.
Bostjan Cesar's team travelled to Hampden Park on 6 October and took the three points after falling behind in the first half of the Nations League fixture.
Ryan Christie scored for the hosts at around the half-hour mark, but the visitors responded in the second half through Aljosa Matko and Danijel Sturm.
Bijol was solid at the back for Slovenia as he started his fourth consecutive game of the international break away from Elland Road.
The 27-year-old has struggled for game time with the Whites, but that hasn't affected his prospects with the national team.
Slovenia have overtaken Scotland in Group E as the West Yorkshire outfit's centre-back made his presence felt.
How Slovenia media reacted after win vs Scotland
Slovenia put in a solid performance against Switzerland despite losing before facing Scotland.
Bijol helped his side get the three points this time around, with Ekipa stating that the centre-back "remained the calmest" as he made several excellent saves and helped his team score.
Dnevnik were buzzing as Slovenia beat Scotland for the first time in their history in Glasgow.
24ur described Cesar's team's performance as "phenomenal" as they got an extremely important win at Hampden.
Why Jaka Bijol faces uphill battle at Leeds United
Bijol has struggled for regular starts at Leeds this season, with Daniel Farke preferring other options.
The defender featured in the first three Premier League matches, but has found himself on the bench in the last two.
James Justin, Nico Elvedi and Tarik Muharemovic seem to have made an impression on the German boss.
Joe Rodon will also return from injury soon, which will only increase competition for a starting spot.
Bijol had to fight for his place last season and will have to do the same this time around, but Elvedi's arrival has added quality to the West Yorkshire outfit's backline.
The former Udinese defender has done well during the international break and it remains to be seen whether he's rewarded for it at Elland Road.