Rui Borges praises Benfica stalwart ahead of derby: good player | OneFootball

Rui Borges appeared in the press room this Saturday to preview Sporting - Benfica in the 30th round of the Primeira Liga. Among the topics discussed, the Lions' coach was asked about the importance of Fredrik Aursnes in Benfica's team, praising the Norwegian midfielder.

"Fredrik Aursnes' importance at Benfica? He is a good player. We have to be true to ourselves, I do not focus on the individual side of each opposition player. More than the opponent, our identity comes first. Nothing changes our principles," he said.

It is worth remembering that the 30-year-old player is available for the eternal derby. Aursnes returned from injury last weekend and played just 13 minutes in the win against Nacional (2-0), enough to show that he is ready, although he still needs to regain his competitive rhythm.

This season, wearing the Benfica shirt, Fredrik Aursnes — valued at 17 million euros — has already played 43 matches: 23 in Liga Portugal Betclic, 14 in the Champions League, four in the Portuguese Cup, two in the League Cup and one in the Super Cup. In the 3,648 minutes he has been on the pitch, the midfielder has recorded four goals and eight assists.

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