Gil Vicente v Benfica: Fredrik Aursnes could be rested in Barcelos | OneFootball

Benfica visit Gil Vicente on Monday in the 24th round of Liga Portugal Betclic, with Fredrik Aursnes a doubt and potentially set to be spared.

According to Glorioso 1904, his condition is considered delicate after sustained use this season, so he could be rested, with Enzo Barrenechea the leading option to start if required. The report also notes that Sudakov travelled to Madrid with an injury and only went because the Champions League permits larger benches.

Aursnes felt the effects of the midweek trip to Madrid, again failing to finish and going off on 85 minutes for Barrenechea.

Aursnes has been playing at the limit in recent weeks and was left out of the previous two league rounds, wins over Santa Clara, 2-1, and AVS, 3-0. An undisputed pick for José Mourinho and the third most used in the squad, the prospect of him being rested in Barcelos grows when Porto are considered next.

Kick-off at Estádio Cidade de Barcelos is at 20:15 on Monday, 2 March, with João Gonçalves appointed referee. The fixture will close the 24th round.

Source: Glorioso 1904