Fredrik Aursnes back in frame as Benfica ponder midfield call vs Gil Vicente | OneFootball

Fredrik Aursnes returned with a goal in Benfica’s win over Moreirense and could now reclaim a starting spot against Gil Vicente. His comeback has left Marco Silva weighing up midfield options after Leandro Barreiro impressed in the Norwegian’s absence.

According to Glorioso 1904, Aursnes is expected to have a guaranteed place in the XI, potentially as soon as Sunday. The midfielder is edging towards full fitness and could be one of the changes.

Aursnes had been managing physical issues and had not featured since 20 August, when he played six minutes in a 3-1 home victory over Aarhus of Denmark. This season he has only two appearances and remained on the bench against Marítimo.

Silva is likely to make few adjustments for Gil Vicente, with midfield the area to watch. Inside one week, Benfica host Gil Vicente, then visit Milan, led by Ruben Amorim, before meeting Porto at the Estádio do Dragão.

Benfica face Gil Vicente on Sunday, 13 September, at 18:00 at the Estádio da Luz. The match counts for the sixth round of Liga Portugal Betclic against the side coached by Luís Pinto.

Source: Glorioso 1904

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