When will he return? Benfica have a fresh update on Aursnes | OneFootball

The return of Fredrik Aursnesto competition, against Moreirense, has created a new dilemma for Marco Silva. During the Norwegian international’s absence, Leandro Barreiro made the most of his opportunity and performed at a high level, now raising questions over the make-up of Benfica’s midfield.

However, Aursnes is getting closer and closer to peak fitness levels and could be one of the new faces in Marco Silva’s starting eleven for this Sunday’s match.

Aursnes has been dealing with some physical problems and had not stepped onto the pitch since 20 August, when he played six minutes in the 3-1 home win over Denmark’s Aarhus. This season, he has made only two appearances and had been left on the bench for the clash with Marítimo.

Marco Silva is expected to make few changes to Benfica’s starting eleven for the match against Gil Vicente, and one of them could come in midfield. It should be noted that, in the space of just one week, Benfica will host Gil Vicente, face Ruben Amorim’s Milan in Milan, and take on Porto at the Estádio do Dragão.

Benfica return to action next Sunday, 13 September, against Gil Vicente. The match, counting for the 6th round of the Liga Portugal Betclic, against the side managed by Luís Pinto, will be played at 6:00 pm at the Estádio da Luz.

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