On the road to Vitória Guimarães v Benfica, Aursnes eyes milestone goal | OneFootball

Fredrik Aursnes is just one match away from reaching triple digits in the Liga Portugal Betclic. The number 8 of Benfica is just hours away from playing his 100th game in the Portuguese championship, and Vitória Guimarães will be the guest of honor at the Norwegian's gala. This milestone shows how important the midfielder has been for the various coaches who have passed through Luz,

According to the newspaper Record, Aursnes' versatility makes the midfielder one of the greatest assets of the red and white squad. Thus, it is more than certain that the Norwegian will play his hundredth league match in the visit to the Vimaranenses, while also making his 93rd appearance as a starter. Due to Amar Dedic's injury, the number 8 is expected to again fill the right-back position.

Aursnes started 33 times in the red defense, which corresponds to 37% of his appearances in Benfica's starting eleven.

His adaptation to the Eagles' flanks began in the Roger Schmidt era, however, the strategy that proved effective was also used by Bruno Lage and now by José Mourinho. Despite the team's overall fatigue - as the Special One mentioned in the conference - the Norwegian is expected to play tonight, November 1st.

At Clube da Luz, Fredrik Aursnes - currently valued at 20 million euros - is one of the most important players in the squad. This season, wearing Benfica's jersey, the Norwegian has played a total of 19 official matches across all competitions. In the 1,671 minutes he was on the field, the midfielder recorded two goals and two assists.

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