Marco Silva relieved as 2 starters return, but one may still leave | OneFootball

Benfica will have the full squad back together this Sunday. Andreas Schjelderup and Fredrik Aursnes return to Seixal after their holiday period and will rejoin training under Marco Silva, who sees both as important pieces for the season that is now beginning.

Despite his return, Schjelderup’s future remains one of the hottest topics of this transfer window. The Norwegian winger has been linked with a move away, with Benfica valuing him at around €40 million. The player is said to be open to considering offers.

Fredrik Aursnes, meanwhile, remains one of the most influential figures in Benfica’s dressing room. About to begin his fifth season with Benfica, the Norwegian midfielder continues to enjoy Marco Silva’s full confidence and is expected to once again play a leading role in the team.

Even so, neither of them will be available for the home match against St. Gallen in the second leg of the Europa League second qualifying round. Both Schjelderup and Aursnes were not registered in time for the competition and are therefore unavailable for the decisive match.

At the same time, Benfica’s hierarchy are already preparing for the possibility of Schjelderup’s departure. Although the priority is to keep the Norway international in the squad, Marco Silva is said to have requested the signing of another left winger if the number 21 ends up leaving the club during the summer transfer window.

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