Has MVG lost the hunger? Does Wade take his Premier League spot for 2027?

Michael van Gerwen has struggled to find form of late leading to questions surrounding his hunger; James Wade, meanwhile, has been one of the top players in the sport; you can watch the Grand Slam of Darts in Wolverhampton live on Sky Sports from November 14-22

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Michael van Gerwen has been out of form over recent months, leading to questions over if he has lost his "hunger".

Van Gerwen has only been beyond his opening appearance once in his last five tournaments when he lost to Scott Williams in the quarter-finals of Players Championship 30.

Besides that, he suffered an opening-round exit to Ryan Joyce at the World Grand Prix, lost to Daryl Gurney at the World Series of Darts Finals, lost to Benjamin Pratnemer in Players Championship 29, and against Damon Heta in the Flanders Darts Trophy.

Speaking on his own stream, Van Gerwen said he was "annoyed" at his recent Grand Prix result that he believes he should have won.

However, speaking on the Love the Darts podcast, Colin Lloyd admitted he was worried that the Dutchman no longer had the "fire" and if he took a break, he may not return.

Source: Sky Sports