Since securing the Championship title on the final day of last season and claiming a return to the top flight, Daniel Farke’s squad was given something of an overhaul and the rewards have come in the form of hard-earned wins against Everton, Wolverhampton Wanderers and West Ham United.
With 11 points from their first nine games, the Whites have given themselves a platform for a successful bid to avoid relegation back into the second tier - and Farke has shown a clear desire to rely on a number of key players.
But how many minutes have each Whites star racked up during the opening months of the season?
Minutes played this season: 64
1. James Justin
Minutes played this season: 64 | Nigel French/PA Wire
Minutes played this season: 78
2. Sam Byram
Minutes played this season: 78 | Getty Images
Minutes played this season: 90
3. Sebastiaan Bornauw
Minutes played this season: 90 | Nigel French/PA Wire
Minutes played this season: 180
4. Jaka Bijol
Minutes played this season: 180 | Getty Images
Minutes played this season: 226
5. Willy Gnonto
Minutes played this season: 226 | Getty Images
Minutes played this season: 233
6. Lukas Nmecha
Minutes played this season: 233 | George Wood/Getty Images Photo: George Wood/Getty Images