Fredrik Aursnes could be surprise inclusion for Benfica’s League Cup debut | OneFootball

who addressed the recent world record of the Clube da Luz - should make some changes for Benfica - Tondela. However, Fredrik Aursnes will be, according to the latest information, starting as right-back. Due to the injury of Amar Dedic and Bah, the coach wants to prepare for the trip to Guimarães.

This decision by José Mourinho does not reflect any lack of confidence in the young Benfica player. It happens that Amar Dedic will miss the trip to Guimarães, in the 10th round of the Liga Portugal Betclic, and is doubtful for the match against Bayer Leverkusen, and the coach wants Aursnes to gain routines with Lukebakio.

Samuel Soares, Obrador, Leandro Barreiro, Joshua Wynder, Gonçalo Oliveira, João Rego, João Veloso, Ivan Lima, Andreas Schjelderup, Franjo Ivanovic, and Henrique Araújo are expected to get minutes against Tondela, although some may come off the bench.

In contrast, players like Nicolás Otamendi, Richard Ríos, or Vangelis Pavlidis should be entitled to some rest. The Benfica trio, who participated in the Club World Cup, is not expected to be José Mourinho's initial choice for the League Cup clash, recharging their batteries for the match in Minho.

Benfica – Tondela is scheduled for next Wednesday, October 29, at 20:45, at Estádio da Luz. The match pertains to the quarter-finals of the League Cup and José Mourinho's team's objective is to defend the title won last season, in a final against Sporting, decided by penalties.

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