5 players who deserve more game time in the 2021-22 Premier League season

Manchester United v Liverpool - Premier League
Manchester United v Liverpool - Premier League

#3 Ayoze Perez (Leicester City)

Leicester City v Brighton And Hove Albion: The Emirates FA Cup Fifth Round
Leicester City v Brighton And Hove Albion: The Emirates FA Cup Fifth Round

It was slightly surprising to see Leicester City spend £30 million to sign Ayoze Perez from Newcastle United in 2019.

Perez had been a dependable forward for Newcastle United and there was no denying that he was a quality Premier League player. However, eyebrows were raised when the Foxes decided to spend a big chunk of money on the Spanish attacker.

Perez is certainly a good squad option to have. Last season, he made just 15 Premier League starts, scoring two goals and providing an assist. The arrival of Patson Daka and Ademola Lookman further pushes Perez down the pecking order, though.


#2 Callum Hudson-Odoi (Chelsea)

Southampton v Chelsea - Premier League
Southampton v Chelsea - Premier League

Chelsea's academy continues to churn out highly talented young footballers, and the club continues to make good profit by selling them.

Fikayo Tomori, Tammy Abraham, Valentino Livramento and Myles Peart-Harris have all left the club this season alone. Callum Hudson-Odoi was another Cobham graduate who looked likely to leave the club this summer, but ultimately stayed put.

Hudson-Odoi's talent has never been in question. Not long ago, Bayern Munich were pursuing him relentlessly. The England international is a highly gifted winger who has also been utilized as a wing-back by Thomas Tuchel.

He made just 10 Premier League starts last season, and it was not surprising to see the 20-year-old linked with Borussia Dortmund this summer.


#1 Donny van de Beek (Manchester United)

Wolverhampton Wanderers v Manchester United - Premier League
Wolverhampton Wanderers v Manchester United - Premier League

Few can correctly predict what Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's plans are for Donny van de Beek.

Last summer, Van de Beek was a big signing for Manchester United. The Netherlands international moved to the club from Ajax for £35 million amid much fanfare. However, he made just four Premier League starts for the club last season, scoring one goal and providing one assist.

The treatment of the 24-year old by Solskjaer has frustrated fans. Many have asked the Norwegian to utilize him in central midfield, but it is evident that Solskjaer sees him as a no.10. Van de Beek was reportedly willing to move to Everton on loan on transfer deadline day, but the Manchester United manager blocked the move.


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