Aursnes used at left-back for Norway, Benfica unhappy over workload | OneFootball

According to Glorioso 1904, Benfica are unhappy that Norway again deployed Fredrik Aursnes out of position, viewing it as needless exposure and monitoring his workload.

The Benfica midfielder started in the 3-2 Nations League win over Denmark, operating at left-back. He struggled to contain Manchester United’s Patrick Dorgu and was involved in one of Denmark’s goals.

Aursnes was substituted after 66 minutes with the score at 2-2, replaced by David Moller Wolfe. Wolfe, a natural full-back, was later sent off, yet Norway still won 3-2 thanks to an Erling Haaland goal.

Norway coach Stale Solbakken defended the selection, noting Aursnes has often filled in at full-back for Benfica and is trusted as an experienced, versatile option in midfield and defence.

At Benfica, Aursnes is still seeking form and a regular place under Marco Silva. He started the Clássico with Porto but faces competition from Leandro Barreiro, who has 13 games, three goals and two assists this season.

Source: Glorioso 1904

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