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Rooney Slams Salah: Drop Liverpool Legend Now!
24 Nov
Summary
- Wayne Rooney urges Arne Slot to bench Mohamed Salah.
- Salah's defensive work criticized amid Liverpool's slump.
- Liverpool sits 11th after spending record £446 million.
Wayne Rooney has controversially called for Liverpool manager Arne Slot to drop star forward Mohamed Salah. Rooney argues that Salah's lack of defensive effort is negatively impacting the team, especially considering their current league position. Liverpool currently find themselves 11th in the Premier League standings, a disappointing outcome given their substantial summer investment of £446 million.
The former Manchester United captain believes that consistently benching Salah could send a strong message to the rest of the squad and improve their defensive solidity. He suggested that dropping the club legend, despite his past achievements, is necessary for Liverpool to become more compact and harder to beat. Rooney emphasized the importance of every player contributing defensively.
Rooney also acknowledged the difficult period Liverpool is experiencing, including the tragic death of Diogo Jota earlier in the year. However, he stressed that personal tragedies do not excuse a lack of effort or fight on the pitch. He advised Slot to make tough decisions to galvanize the team and improve their performance, especially during this challenging phase.
