Schjelderup or Akturkoglu? Benfica’s starting XI for Fenerbahçe revealed | OneFootball

Andreas Schjelderup is expected to start for Benfica in the second leg of the Champions League play-off against Fenerbahçe. All indications suggest that the 21-year-old will earn Bruno Lage’s trust, relegating Kerem Akturkoglu to the bench once again.

In the home match against Tondela, Andreas Schjelderup started the game. Although he didn’t find the back of the net, the winger gave an excellent account of himself during the 67 minutes he was on the pitch, providing an assist for Fredrik Aursnes for Benfica’s second goal in the third round of the Liga Portugal Betclic.

Thus, according to information reported by the newspaper Record, Kerem Akturkoglu will once again be left on the bench. This decision by Bruno Lage comes after the player showed some displeasure at the end of the match against Tondela, which sparked some controversy.

Apparently, Kerem Akturkoglu was upset about the timing of his introduction into the game, as well as his own performance. In recent weeks, José Mourinho’s Fenerbahçe has shown significant interest in the player. However, Rui Costa is said to have closed the door on his departure from Benfica, believing in the player’s qualities.

Benfica will be back in action next Wednesday at 8:00 p.m., hosting José Mourinho’s Fenerbahçe at Estádio da Luz, after a goalless draw in Turkey. The match is the second leg of the play-off for access to the Champions League group stage and is of utmost importance for the Eagles.

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