Schjelderup was barred from the World Cup: Benfica winger's case | OneFootball

Andreas Schjelderup now has a clear path to feature in the next World Cup, after the Benfica player finally obtained his entry visa for the United States, overcoming a process that had raised doubts for several months.

The confirmation was given by Truls Dæhli, the official in charge of the Norway delegation, who addressed the situation directly, stating that “Andreas received the visa” and also adding that the player is “ready to go”, thus removing any obstacle to his participation.

It should be remembered that the player’s presence had been at risk due to a court conviction related to sharing a video with sexual content involving minors, a situation that could have complicated his entry into US territory, but which was ultimately resolved in time for the competition.

In this way, the player is now available to join the Norway squad for the World Cup, in a historic edition for the Nordic country, which returns to the tournament after almost three decades. Fredrik Aursnes is also expected to be among those selected.

This season, in Benfica’s service, Andreas Schjelderup — valued at €20 million — has already made 39 appearances: 24 in the Liga Portugal Betclic, 10 in the Champions League, four in the Portuguese Cup and one in the League Cup. In the 2,271 minutes he has been on the pitch, he has recorded nine goals and five assists.

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