5 Best budget midfielder picks for Champions League Fantasy 2019-20 season

Havertz in action for Bayer Leverkusen during Euro competition last season
Havertz in action for Bayer Leverkusen during Euro competition last season

#3 Stefano Sensi (£5m) - Inter Milan

Sensi in action for Inter Milan this season, during their recent win over US Lecce
Sensi in action for Inter Milan this season, during their recent win over US Lecce

Stefano Sensi is an Italy international, who features in midfield for Inter Milan. Often acting as a deep-lying playmaker ahead of their backline, his ball control, distribution over short and long distances and composure is immediately apparent when you watch him. Being versatile enough to play across midfield has also proved helpful, as he's been deployed on the flanks recently.

With two goals and two assists in three league matches under Antonio Conte this term, he plays in a role which grants him more freedom further forward. Pairing with Matteo Politano, the 24-year-old provides support for Romelu Lukaku while his creativity and maturity are key factors which have helped the Nerazzurri win their opening three games this term.

At just £5m, there's no reason why he couldn't prove a welcome bargain this season - even in a tricky group with Barcelona and Borussia Dortmund involved before Christmas.


#2 Daniel Parejo (£5m) - Valencia

Club captain Parejo celebrates one of his two league goals earlier this season Enter capti
Club captain Parejo celebrates one of his two league goals earlier this season Enter capti

Daniel Parejo is a Spain midfield international who currently plays and captains La Liga side Valencia. With two goals already this term, the 30-year-old enjoyed one of his most productive seasons in 2018/19 and will be eager to better that against better opposition in Europe's elite.

A bonafide starter when fit and available, the £5m price-tag for his services is one not to be ignored. Considering he also takes most of their set-pieces, including penalties, Dani would represent a reliable option for the group stages - where Los Che face Chelsea, Ajax and Lille in a challenging yet winnable group.

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