Fredrik Aursnes forces Benfica into drastic action | OneFootball

The physical condition of Fredrik Aursnes - and not only that - is causing great concern within Benfica. The medical department and the technical team have determined that the player requires very careful and almost surgical management. The goal is to prevent the Norwegian from suffering a serious injury that would keep him off the field for a long time.

José Mourinho addressed the issue after the 3-1 victory over Estoril, with goals from Vangelis Pavlidis: “At the end of the game, I had to cross myself to put Aursnes on the field, because it was a huge risk. But I felt the team needed his calm presence. Aursnes' situation is worrying.”

The number 8 is considered a fundamental piece in the team's strategy. Whether playing in the center of the field or positioned on one of the wings, the Scandinavian offers immediate performance guarantees. His tactical versatility makes him indispensable for the coach, who relies on his positional intelligence in key moments of the matches.

This management becomes critical given the overloaded schedule looming in January. The Eagles face high-level challenges, starting with the League Cup semi-finals against Braga. This is followed by a tough away game at Porto, for the Portuguese Cup quarter-finals.

This season, wearing Benfica's 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 League Cup, and one in the Super Cup. In the 2,728 minutes he was on the field, the midfielder scored four goals and made six assists.

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