Schjelderup urges Aursnes to rethink Benfica decision | OneFootball

Fredrik Aursnes has decided to stop representing the Norwegian national team. Andreas Schjelderu - who shone against Finland - did not hide his desire to continue the partnership in the Norwegian team and claims to be trying to change his friend's mind, even though he understands the decision of the versatile Benfica player.

"I tried, but I haven't succeeded yet," he revealed in an interview with Verdens Gang. "I totally understand the decision. He moved from Molde to Feyenoord and then to Benfica. It was two years with many games and the workload increased," he said, believing he can convince his compatriot to reverse his decision.

"I know he really appreciates the little free time he has, so I totally understand him. But both I and the group want him in the team," revealed the 21-year-old forward, praising his teammate's characteristics. "He is one of the most underrated players in Norway. He is someone we miss, as a person and a player", he said.

The fact that Benfica started the season shortly after leaving the Club World Cup was also a topic. "It's hard. It's crazy, but we managed to overcome it and we started well, we're not going to complain. It's just about taking very good care of your body", he explained.

This season, with the Benfica jersey, Andreas Schjelderup – valued at 15 million euros – has played six matches: three in the Liga Portugal Betclic and three in the Champions League. In the 344 minutes that he was an option for Bruno Lage, the winger scored two goals and made two assists.

Schjelderup scores and goes to hug Prestianni:

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