Benfica star left out of squad for Estoril clash | OneFootball

Fredrik Aursnes remains doubtful for Benfica’s next squad list, for the clash with Estoril. A decision will only be made today, after a new assessment by the medical department, but it is unlikely that the Norwegian international will be among Marco Silva’s picks.

The midfielder is still recovering from a sprain in his right ankle, a physical issue that kept him out of the match against Aarhus last Thursday. There had been some expectation that Aursnes could return to the squad, but that scenario has become increasingly difficult. Marco Silva will wait for the medical department’s opinion to decide whether the player is fit to return to competition.

If the decision is made not to risk an immediate return, Aursnesis expected to be left out and target the clash in the next round, against Marítimo, as a possible date to return to the coach’s options. That is, at this stage, the most likely scenario for the midfielder, who has been an important piece in the Eagles’ team.

Despite the natural concern surrounding Aursnes’s physical condition, Marco Silva has already sought to reassure Benfica fans. The coach assured that there are, for now, no signs that the injury is serious, although the Norwegian still has to remain under the supervision of the medical department.

"He is a very important player, also in helping his teammates, but this stop-start situation has not been positive for us. It would be another important moment to understand whether we include him in one of two positions. It will not be possible, but I think it will not be anything serious," the manager explained.

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