Selfish Salah should be dropped from Anfield finale - Rooney
Wayne Rooney has criticized Mohamed Salah for being 'selfish' and suggested he should be dropped from Liverpool's final match of the season. Salah's comments about the team's playing style have been perceived as a dig at head coach Arne Slot, raising questions about his commitment. Despite his impressive record at Liverpool, Rooney believes Salah's recent behavior warrants exclusion from the squad for the farewell match.
- ▪Wayne Rooney believes Mohamed Salah should be dropped for Liverpool's final match against Brentford.
- ▪Salah's comments about the team's style have been interpreted as a criticism of head coach Arne Slot.
- ▪Rooney argues that Salah's recent actions are selfish and disrespectful to his manager.
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Selfish Salah should be dropped from Anfield finale - RooneyImage source, Getty ImagesImage caption, Mohamed Salah may have played his final game for LiverpoolByAndy CryerBBC Sport Senior JournalistPublished23 minutes agoLiverpool forward Mohamed Salah has been "selfish" and should be dropped from the squad for the Reds' final match of the season against Brentford at Anfield, says former Manchester United striker Wayne Rooney.Salah said Liverpool must return to being a "heavy metal attacking team that opponents fear" after a 4-2 defeat by Aston Villa which left their Champions League place in doubt."That is the football I know how to play and that is the identity that needs to be recovered and kept for good.
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