The UF Squad reveal their best player picks ahead of this week’s UCL + PL contest
The busy period at UF continues, with our UCL + PL hybrid contest kicking off on Tuesday night.
Please note that the two Premier League fixtures scheduled for Wednesday (Southampton v Brentford and Brighton v Crystal Palace) ARE included in this contest.
The UF Squad has looked through the six games, naming their best picks for the upcoming gameweek.
Here are the team’s best selections ahead of the midweek contest.
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PIOTR ZIELINSKI – Napoli (v Eintracht Frankfurt – H)
Napoli already have one foot in the quarter-finals after registering a 2-0 win over Frankfurt in the first leg, but they could inflict more pain on the Bundesliga side here.
While some UF players will be placing their faith in forward Victor OsImhen, we feel that there is a better option in the ranks of Gil Azzurri.
Piotr Zielinski has been the beating heart of the Napoli attack this year, with the Polish midfielder drumming up 15 goal contributions in 34 appearances this season.
The former Udinese recruit has seen five of those goals and assists come in his five starts in the Champions League this year, including a brace against Liverpool back in September.
Zielinski could be aiming to get the job done early against Frankfurt, so he could well pick up a decent score if he’s at his best here.
CHE ADAMS – Southampton (v Brentford – H)
With Southampton showing some signs of improvement in recent weeks, the Saints could be worth keeping an eye on this week.
After holding high-flying Manchester United to a goalless draw at Old Trafford, the South Coast side return to St. Mary’s to take on Brentford.
The Bees saw their 12-game unbeaten streak in the Premier League come to an end at the hands of Everton on Saturday, which could have some effect on them.
The Saints have a few assets that stand out in this fixture, but we’re liking the look of Che Adams here.
The Scottish international has been quiet in terms of points scoring this season, but he got himself back involved with the goals after providing an assist in his side’s win over Leicester in Gameweek 26.
Adams does know how to find the net against Brentford, after scoring in the home fixture against the Bees last season.
The former Birmingham City striker looks good value to score his first Premier League goal in three months here.