11 of the Premier League's biggest names who are struggling for game-time - Mata, Niguez, Origi

Injuries have played a part for some, while for others, form has dictated a lack of minutes. Or it might just simply be a case of their faces not fitting.

It has turned into a season to forget for Dean Henderson. Linked with a host of clubs, he opted to stay at Man Utd to challenge David De Gea for the number one shirt.

Will be one of the first in line for one to one talks with incoming boss Erik ten Hag.

However, with the Toffees struggling the right-back had to spend six games watching on from the bench and another three out of the squad altogether before being primed by Frank Lampard for his debut against West Ham.

Despite impressing for Wales, he has been consigned to the bench in the league since, making two FA Cup appearances under Antonio Conte.

Of those three matches, he has only completed the full 90 minutes once, in a 1-1 draw with Chelsea in November.

A loan signing from Atletico Madrid, the move did raise a few eyebrows with Chelsea already having strength in depth in central midfield. As a result, it has seen Saul used in an unfamiliar left-sided role, and even then sparingly.

He has started only two matches, in wins against Leeds and Norwich, and it is fair to say that a lot of United fans believe J Lingz should've been given a bigger role to play this season.

Kral's loan deal expires at the end of the season and there is an £12million obligation to buy clause but having been afforded just one Premier League minute it looks highly unlikely it will be triggered.

He returned to the bench for the Toffees' most recent Premier League game - a 1-0 win over Chelsea. But, having completed top-flight 25 appearances last season and 30 the previous campaign, his absence is clearly one of the reasons Everton