Trippier, Smalling, Lukaku, Di María and Slimani were deemed surplus to requirements in England. Now they are thriving
By Martin Laurence for WhoScored
Some of the best players in the
Premier League have had to leave
England and prove their worth elsewhere before their former clubs realised their mistakes. Kevin De Bruyne and
Mohamed Salah were both discarded earlier in their careers, but they are now among the best players in the world. History could be repeating itself. Here are 10 players who were deemed surplus to requirements in England but are now excelling elsewhere in Europe.