ROMELU LUKAKU is well due a rest, judging by the amount of minutes the Belgian has played for Manchester United so far this season.
Which Premier League stars have played the most minutes this season?
Which Premier League stars have played the most club football this season?
The Premier League fixtures are coming thick and fast over the hectic Christmas period, but some players are obviously considered indispensable by their managers.
Lukaku has played every minute of every Manchester United game in the top flight so far this season, with Jose Mourinho labelling the striker “untouchable”.
However, with European and domestic cup commitments also placing a strain on the Red Devils squad, Lukaku finds himself in dire need of a rest over the festive holidays.
Liverpool ace Mohamed Salah has also been used extensively by Jurgen Klopp as the Egyptian enjoys a stellar start to his career at Anfield, but who else has played the most club football so far this season?
Take a look through the gallery above to see an XI of overworked Premier League stars who have played the most football for their clubs so far this season.