Benfica being linked with African Cup winner

Benfica have been hit with a rash of injuries to the right back position over the past week that has seen Alexander Bah, Tomas Araujo and Fredrik Aursnes all go down with injuries at a crucial time of the season.

These rash of injuries sees the name of free agent right back Serge Aurier being linked with a move to the club, Aurier has been without club since his departure from Galatasaray in the summer of 2024.

With Bah out for the season and Aursnes set to miss at least the next four games for the club. Benfica is set to turn to B team right back Leandro Santos for this weekend's clash with Santa Clara, in hopes that Tomas Araujo a natural center back will be ready for their second leg contest with Monaco on Tuesday.

Aurier, a two time African Cup champion with Ivory Coast would be an insurance policy for the Lisbon club if they where to make a move for the 32 year old who has not seen any game action since May 2024.