José Mourinho has a surprise in store for Benfica – Braga in the League Cup | OneFootball

Fredrik Aursnes should be a starter in Benfica – Braga. This information is reported by the newspaper A Bola, placing the former Norwegian international in the initial lineup. The midfielder is seen as a key player in the strategy for this knockout match in the Allianz Cup. Check all the information about the match.

Fredrik Aursnes managed against Estoril

The midfielder was not a starter against Estoril due to physical management, but he came on during the match. The number 8 needed some rest to recover vital competitive levels. However, with the result still open, the player had to come on to help secure the three points.

José Mourinho has already revealed that Fredrik Aursnes' athletic condition is not ideal. However, the congested schedule forces the versatile player to take the field. The Setúbal coach acknowledges the effort of his pupil, essential to maintaining the tactical balance of the team in these moments of high internal and external competitive demand.

Mourinho wants his first trophy with Benfica

The kickoff is scheduled for next Wednesday, January 7th. Benfica and Braga will face off at the Dr. Magalhães Pessoa Stadium in Leiria, starting at 8:00 PM. This final four match of the League Cup promises strong emotions between two contenders for the winter trophy.

This season, wearing the Benfica jersey, Fredrik Aursnes – valued at 17 million euros – played 32 games: 17 in the Liga Portugal Betclic, 10 in the Champions League, three in the Portuguese Cup, one in the Super Cup, and one in the League Cup. In the 2,728 minutes he was on the field, the midfielder scored four goals and made six assists.

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