Bijlow was sidelined for eleven games at the beginning of this season with a broken wrist. The closing post has regularly struggled with injuries in recent years. Bijlow was sidelined with injuries to his foot and knee. Since his debut, he has already missed 72 Premier League matches due to physical illness.
It is not exactly clear what Bijlow was suffering from on Sunday afternoon in Alkmaar, but it seemed to be his right foot. The goalkeeper had to be carried off the field by medical staff. Bijlow was not in control of his emotions. That also caused pity among the AZ supporters, who started knocking when Bijlow was on his way to the catacombs.