Left out by José Mourinho at Benfica, but says: Incredible | OneFootball

Andreas Schjelderup did not feature in Benfica's starting 11 against AFS, but that doesn't stop him from praising José Mourinho. In statements to the Club da Luz's media, the winger, who reached 50 games with the Sacred Mantle, showed great enthusiasm for the coach's signing.

“It's a very good feeling. It's a great honor to have completed 50 games for a club as big as Benfica. It's something I've been working hard for. It's a very special feeling and it gives me extra motivation to continue working hard”, began Andreas Schjelderup, who commented on Aursnes' 'controversial' decision.

“The first when we won the Championship. And in my first season it was something very special. And then, when I scored my first goal at Estádio da Luz. It was very special and I will remember it for a long time”, added Andreas Schjelderup, choosing the best moments since he arrived at Benfica.

“I feel that I have evolved a lot on the field, but also off it, as a human being. I arrived here a boy and now, at 21, I feel that I have grown as a man. I have more expectations and I have to give everything”, revealed Andreas Schjelderup, who seems increasingly adapted to the reality of Benfica.

“It's incredible [the arrival of José Mourinho]! He's a coach I've been following for a long time, since I was a child. I grew up watching football and now working with him is a dream come true. I have to listen to what he has to tell me and I will learn a lot, of course. I am very excited to work with him”, concluded Andreas Schjelderup.

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