With Sporting v Benfica looming, Aursnes poses selection headache | OneFootball

Fredrik Aursnes is more than ready to play. According to what has been learned, the Norwegian midfielder, who made his much-anticipated return against Nacional, is fit to be an important option for José Mourinho at a time when the Benfica manager is preparing for the derby against Sporting; however, there is one doubt.

According to Record in recent hours, the number 8 shirt is pushing to return to the starting lineup against the Lions, although that decision rests solely with José Mourinho. The same source explains that it is up to the coaching staff, led by the Special One, to determine whether the Norwegian is ready for the full 90 minutes at Alvalade.

Despite that doubt surrounding whether or not Aursnes will be in the starting eleven, it is more than certain that the 30-year-old footballer will be included in the squad for the clash against the Lions, since he and Leandro Barreiro are two extremely important options for Mourinho when it comes to Benfica’s midfield.

On the other hand, during this week, with the Eagles having returned to training last Tuesday, April 14, the 63-year-old coach still has some doubts regarding the squad. As things stand, Richard Ríos is dealing with a traumatic injury, and Tomás Araújo is racing against time to overcome the muscular issue that has kept him off the pitch since April 6.

So far this season for Benfica, Fredrik Aursnes - valued at 17 million euros - has already made 44 official appearances: 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.

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