Benfica are on high alert over Fredrik Aursnes’ condition after the Norwegian again showed heavy fatigue against Real Madrid, a scenario that could pose a major issue for José Mourinho.
Record writes that the number eight pushed to the limit of his physical capacities against the Spanish side, only withdrawn on 85 minutes for Enzo Barrenechea, and that in recent weeks he has been operating on the edge, with an increased risk of a muscle injury that could keep him out for a long period.
Aursnes is among the Benfica players causing most concern because of heavy usage. Mourinho, who has been singled out in the press, had already warned about the midfielder’s physical issues, with the player determined to give everything for the club.
That breaks down as 21 in Liga Portugal Betclic, 14 in the Champions League, four in the Taça de Portugal, two in the Taça da Liga and one in the Supertaça. He has played 3,120 minutes, with four goals and seven assists.
