Aursnes and others set their sights on Benfica and Real Madrid | OneFootball

Fredrik Aursnes may finally be ready to play. According to reports, the Norwegian midfielder - who has been in doubt - is showing positive signs that could convince José Mourinho to call him up for the match between Benfica and Real Madrid, scheduled for February 17.

As reported by the Record newspaper in today's edition, the Eagles' number 8, who missed the trip to the Azores due to a muscle injury, has shown positive signs of recovery, which strengthens the possibility of his presence at Luz for the reunion with the Merengues. Furthermore, the same source indicates that Aursnes is not the only one bringing good news.

The sports daily reports that Amar Dedic also has good prospects and, like the midfielder, has strong chances of being present in the first-leg match of the Champions League playoff. His physical condition has been a concern, leading Mourinho to rest him in less demanding matches.

However, as Record pointed out, Mourinho knows he can count on the Bosnian full-back, but he is aware that his physical condition needs to be managed carefully, as he himself mentioned in a press conference. Dedic's presence will be assessed up until the moments before the match with the Merengues.

This season, wearing Benfica's jersey, Fredrik Aursnes - valued at 17 million euros - has played a total of 40 official matches: 21 in Liga Portugal Betclic, 12 in the Champions League, four in the Portuguese Cup, two in the League Cup, and one in the Super Cup. In the 3.20 minutes he was on the field, the midfielder recorded four goals and seven assists.

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