No player likes to be substituted during a game. It is usually an indication that they haven’t performed well enough to remain on the pitch.

Of course, there are situations where fitness and tactical changes come into play.

Some of the players on our list today have actually been praised for their displays this season so it demonstrates that there are multiple reasons for substitutions to take place.

Press the next page as we list 10 Premier League stars who have been taken off by their managers most frequently.