Bundesliga defender hails Benfica duo: They’re fantastic | OneFootball

Fredrik Aursnes and Andreas Schjelderup are the links between Portugal and Norway. The Benfica duo also shine in the shirt of the Nordic country, and their national teammates do not hesitate to acknowledge the quality of both, including David Wolfe.

"They are two great players and also two fantastic lads. I’m happy they are showing the quality they have, and I completely understand why Benfica fans like them so much," noted the Norwegian Hamburg defender in an interview with the newspaper Record.

Torbjorn Heggem, a 27-year-old centre-back who started in the clash with Portugal, also praised the duo and highlighted Aursnes and Schjelderup’s display in the match last Sunday against Portugal. "I think they both played very well. Aursnes at right-back was excellent. He is versatile, he can play anywhere. And Schjelderup also on the right, instead of the left. You could see the understanding between them on the right flank, so they put in a good performance together and they are also playing well in the league," he assessed.

in the away matches against Wales, on 1 October (7:45 pm), and Portugal, on 4 October (7:45 pm), at the Estádio do Dragão.

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