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Benfica: Aursnes ruled out for Denmark trip due to injury

Norwegian midfielder Fredrik Aursnes will miss the match against Aarhus due to an ankle injury.

26 August 2026Tagblick Newsdesk

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Benfica has announced that Fredrik Aursnes will not be part of the squad traveling to Denmark. The Norwegian midfielder has suffered a sprain in his right ankle and will miss the clash against AGF Aarhus set for the following day.

This match refers to the second leg of the playoff for access to the group stage of the Europa League. Benfica is preparing to face the Danish team in a situation where securing a good result is essential.

In addition to Aursnes, Jhon Durão is also sidelined, although the clinical status of this player has not been clarified by official sources from Benfica thus far.

Aursnes' absence presents a challenge for the squad led by Marco Silva, who is looking to secure advancement to the next stage of the European competition.

The 'Encarnados' announced the injury through an official statement, detailing the severity of the athlete's problem.

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