Bodo/Glimt coach hails Benfica’s Andreas Schjelderup after 3-0 win over Sporting | OneFootball

Bodo/Glimt head coach Kjetil Knutsen praised Benfica winger Andreas Schjelderup after a 3-0 first-leg win over Sporting in the Champions League last 16. He said the Norwegian has a big future.

According to Glorioso 1904, Knutsen said they have been following Schjelderup and that in their small city they know him well. He believes he will be a fantastic player and noted he is playing in a good team. He also looked ahead to possibly seeing him in Lisbon next week.

Schjelderup, who came through at Bodo/Glimt, spoke of his affection for the club. He said living about 100 metres from the stadium makes watching them particularly special.

Currently in talks over a contract renewal, the winger praised the Norwegian side’s work under Knutsen. He said he is happy for them, is supporting them, and may greet some close friends when they are in Lisbon.

This season for Benfica, Schjelderup is valued at 14 million euros and has made 34 competitive appearances, with 19 in Liga Portugal Betclic, 10 in the Champions League, four in the Taça de Portugal and one in the Taça da Liga. Across 1,853 minutes he has seven goals and three assists.

Source: Glorioso 1904