Totally Subjective And Unnecessarily Cruel In Parts: 10 Most Boring Premier League Players

Chris Wright

5th, February 2019

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Willian (Chelsea)

For a supposed star man, Willian doesn’t tend to muck in very often. Often adopts a strange, mopey demeanour when things don’t go his way; shrinking, quiet, head dipped, eyes down, all engagement reduced to a light sulk. Tedious rather than boring, but still…

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Adam Lallana (Liverpool)

Liverpool’s designated impact sub who continues to have an almost imperceptible impact on any game into which he’s introduced. Well moisturised. Uses £300, artfully ripped jeans as a substitute for personality, probably.

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Luis Valencia (Manchester United)

Not a bad player by any means, but an entirely formulaic one. Silent, expressionless and machine-like. Incapable of love.

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Eric Dier (Tottenham)

The kind of brawny, reliable midfielder who captains a school team. No-nonsense. No fun either. The kind of person who says ‘this is funny’ rather than actually laughing.

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Shane Long (Southampton)

Your archetypal five-goals-every-two-seasons striker. Runs around a bit. Hassles. Harries. Dives. Cannot and will not score.

Agree/Disagree? Any other players drive you to madness with their dullness?

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