Benfica’s Fredrik Aursnes doubtful for Estoril as late call looms | OneFootball

According to Glorioso 1904, Fredrik Aursnes remains a doubt for Benfica’s match against Estoril, with a decision due today after a fresh medical assessment. The Norway international is viewed as unlikely to make the squad.

The midfielder is recovering from a right ankle sprain that kept him out against Aarhus last Thursday. Hopes of an immediate return had existed, but that prospect has faded.

Marco Silva has sought to reassure supporters, indicating there are currently no signs the problem is serious, though the player will continue to be monitored. He regards Aursnes as very important, says the stop-start rhythm has not helped, and felt the Estoril game would have been useful to assess him in one of two roles, but he thinks it should not be serious.

Silva will await the medical department’s guidance before deciding if Aursnes can rejoin competitive action.

If the decision is not to risk him now, attention will turn to the next round against Marítimo as a possible return date, which is currently viewed as the most likely path.

Source: Glorioso 1904

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