5 players whose stock could rise following the Champions League Round of 16

#5 Wissam Ben Yedder

Sevilla FC v RCD Espanyol - La Liga — Wissam Ben Yedder could help Sevilla to upset Manchester United

One of the ties flying under the radar somewhat in the round of 16 is the clash between Manchester United and Sevilla. It’s likely because there are higher profile matches, and also because Sevilla feel like major underdogs – they came through their group looking clearly second-best to Liverpool, and right now they’re 6th in La Liga – outside of the Champions League qualifying spots.

It’d be easy to see this as a potential whitewash for United, but even ignoring their current poor run of form – two losses in their last two matches – you simply can’t write Sevilla off due to the existence of players like French striker Wissam Ben Yedder. He’s scored 16 goals this season, including a phenomenal 8 goals in 8 games in the Champions League.

His goalscoring exploits earned him links with Borussia Dortmund in January, but he remains at Sevilla – for now. If he can shoot down Mourinho’s United side and send Sevilla through in an upset, then his stock would soar massively – not only could he make a move to one of the true European giants, but he might even find himself in line for a call-up to the France international squad – just in time for the World Cup.

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