5 Manchester United players with the least minutes played in the 2021-22 season

3. Phil Jones - 120

Phil Jones made a comeback to the Manchester United side after 707 days

Phil Jones has featured in two games for Manchester United so far this season. Unfortunately, the team ended up on the losing side on both occasions. Jones' first came against Wolverhampton Wanderers, where he played a game after 707 days!

He was impressive in training, as per United's newly appointed coach Ralf Rangnick, who, at the time, completed a seven-game unbeaten run across all competitions. Rangnick's experimental changes saw Raphael Varane and Jones being the only two changes from an unbeaten side in the club's past games.

Needless to say, despite putting in his best efforts, Phil Jones' comeback ended on a bitter note. Jones' next appearance was against Middlesbrough in United's FA Cup round 4 clash. The defender was introduced in the 91st minute replacing Varane.

Despite holding the fort until the final whistle, Jones and United saw the exit doors after the penalty shootout. Since then, Jones has not played any games for the club.

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2. Amad Diallo - 68

Diallo joined Scottish side Rangers as a loanee

Amad Diallo seemed to be a valuable asset during Ole's reign. The former United boss was strengthening his side's youth setup and Diallo was a major part of it.

The Ivory Coast international got a nod from interim coach Ralf Rangnick ahead of Manchester United's group stage fixture against BSC Young Boys. He played 68 minutes before making way for Shola Shoretire.

The game ended in a 1-1 draw and Rangnick's men advanced to the next round. However, for Amad Diallo, it was the end of his United playing days this term.

Diallo joined Scottish side Rangers as a loanee. The deal would keep him at Rangers until the end of this season.

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1. Tom Heaton - 22

Heaton has spent the majority of his tenure away from his parent club as a loanee

Tom Heaton is one of those unfortunate players who has immense talent but could never put it to use due to the presence of established seniors in the squad. The talented goalkeeper is a product of Manchester United's academy. Heaton has spent the majority of his tenure away from his parent club as a loanee.

At Burnley, Heaton earned quite a reputation before signing for the newly promoted Aston Villa in August 2019. Heaton had a fine start with his new club but a serious knee injury kept him sidelined for the rest of the season. Villa then signed Emiliano Martinez from Arsenal.

Heaton returned to Old Trafford after 11 long years and played his only game this season against the BSC Young Boys. He replaced Dean Henderson in the 68th minute.