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

The return of Fredrik Aursnes to action, against Moreirense, has brought a new dilemma for Marco Silva. During the Norwegian international’s absence, Leandro Barreiro seized the opportunity and performed at a high level, now putting the make-up of Benfica’s midfield up for debate.

However, the Nordic midfielder is expected to have a guaranteed place in the starting XI, something that could happen as soon as the match against Gil Vicente. Aursnes is getting closer and closer to his best physical condition and could be one of the new faces in Marco Silva’s starting lineup for this Sunday’s game.

Aursnes has been dealing with some physical problems and had not stepped onto the pitch since August 20, 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 XI 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 then Porto at the Estádio do Dragão.

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

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