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Benfica: Aursnes trains but does not travel to Scotland

Player Aursnes has returned to training with Benfica but will not be available for the match in Scotland.

12 August 2026Tagblick Newsdesk

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Aursnes participated in Benfica's training sessions but will not be part of the trip to Scotland. This return will not be enough for the player to take part in the clash against Hearts in the third qualifying round of the Europa League.

Gabriel Índio has been called up to the squad, along with Miguel Figueiredo, who was selected by coach Marco Silva for this match.

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