Benfica stalwart backs Andreas Schjelderup | OneFootball

Andreas Schjelderup already knows he will have the support of Rui Costa, regarding the case he has with the Danish justice system, which is currently ongoing. In response to his electoral victory, the re-elected President of the Eagles had the opportunity to answer questions about the Norwegian player.

To begin with, Andreas Schjelderup is being accused of sharing and distributing images of a sexual nature involving minors. The incident is said to have occurred about two years ago, when the player was not yet part of Benfica's roster and was playing in the Norwegian league.

Rui Costa was questioned about the situation the Benfica winger is facing and was unequivocal in his support for the star player: "Of course, we will stand by Schjelderup. The player himself has taken responsibility, and we know Schjelderup very well."

"He did something he shouldn't have done, as he himself admitted, not out of malice, but he did it. We will be here to support him", concluded Rui Costa, President of Benfica, making it clear that Benfica will do everything to defend Schjelderup during the case.

Andreas Schjelderup, moreover, has already fully accepted his guilt in the case that has come as a bombshell in the Benfica universe. The Norwegian player even wrote, that he hopes to be sentenced soon and to serve the suspended sentence that may be imposed on him.

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