Benfica coach Marco Silva defends Schjelderup's status

Benfica coach Marco Silva addressed the status of Norwegian forward Schjelderup, stating that the player is “happy as can be” at the club. Despite Schjelderup having only started once since returning from the 2026 World Cup, Silva emphasized that the player is considered a starter for the team and must continue to fight for his position.

Silva also provided updates on Fredrik Aursnes, noting that he is training consistently and is ready to assist the team. Regarding tactical shifts, the coach indicated that while Aursnes has played as a right-back in the past, he intends to utilize him more in intermediate areas of the pitch.