Ahead of Benfica v Sporting, Fredrik Aursnes discusses Rafa Silva (Video) | OneFootball

Sport Lisboa e Benfica is preparing for the eternal derby with Sporting, and Fredrik Aursnes was the main figure in the pre-match preview. In an interview with Betano, the Norwegian midfielder not only looked ahead to the upcoming clash, which will be played next Friday at 8:15 PM, but also named Rafa Silva as his favorite player in the history of the Club of Light.

What did Aursnes say about Rafa Silva? The choice of Fredrik Aursnes comes at a sensitive time and adds even more fuel to the fire regarding the ongoing saga between Rafa Silva and Benfica. The former Benfica player is unhappy in Turkey and has already made it clear that he does not intend to wear the Besiktas shirt again, being in open conflict with the leaders of the Black Eagles.

How does he see the Benfica - Sporting match? Focused on the present—where he discussed the possibility of hanging up his boots—Fredrik Aursnes expressed confidence ahead of the decisive clash against Sporting: "I’m looking forward to the game and I know the fans will support us. On our part, we’ll do everything to be prepared for the match and we’ll do everything we can to win it." The Norwegian guarantees total commitment to beat the rival and close the gap in the standings.

What curiosities did the midfielder reveal? Beyond the Rafa Silva question, and in a series of quick-fire questions and answers, the number 8 opened up to the fans. He revealed that his football idol is Cesc Fàbregas and that the toughest opponent he has faced was Rodri, from Manchester City. The player also confessed that if he weren’t a footballer, he would be a chef, highlighting food as the biggest surprise he found in Portugal.

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