Aursnes in new role for Norway, Benfica midfielder a utility man | OneFootball

Fredrik Aursnes was one of the surprises in Norway’s starting eleven against Denmark, having been deployed by Ståle Solbakken as a left-back. The gamble paid off, with the Norwegian national team winning 3-2, thanks to a brace from Erling Haaland, and getting off to the best possible start in their Nations League group, which also includes Portugal.

Benfica: “Fredrik Aursnes has already played quite a lot as a full-back for Benfica over several seasons. That’s why we have a lot of confidence in Fredrik; he is an experienced player who can fill both full-back positions and, in fact, every role in midfield,” he explained.

Aursnescould, in fact, play the same role again against Portugal next Sunday. Wolfe, who came on precisely in place of the Benfica player against Denmark, was sent off, leaving open the possibility of the Reds captain once again taking up the left flank.

Aursnes’ use in different positions is not, however, anything new. During the last summer transfer window, Glorioso 1904 found out that Benfica’s coaching staff did not intend to once again adapt the Norwegian international to the right flank on a regular basis.

continues to make the most of the player’s versatility, who now is also emerging as an option for left-back.

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