Former Manchester United striker Wayne Rooney made a sharp comment about Liverpool star Mohamed Salah. He said Salah is a player who "puts his own interests first," and for that reason, he should be dropped from the starting lineup for the final match of the season at Anfield against Brentford.
Rooney made these remarks following Liverpool's 4-2 defeat to Aston Villa, a situation that he said raised questions about the club's overall condition and style of play.
After that match, Salah spoke about the team's mentality, character, and style of play, emphasizing that Liverpool must be "a strong attacking team that opponents fear." These comments were interpreted by some as a veiled criticism of new head coach Arne Slot.
Rooney assessed the situation harshly, stating that if he were the head coach, he would not play Salah in the final match. Citing his own experience, he recalled that similar situations occurred under Alex Ferguson's era — where the team's interests were placed above personal feelings.
In Rooney's view, Salah's playing style is more suited to the high-pressing, fast-paced football under Jürgen Klopp. He believes that in the current system, Salah may not be as effective as before.
At the same time, Salah's statistics at Liverpool are very strong: over nine years, he has scored 257 goals and made a significant contribution to the club winning six major trophies. Therefore, any decision regarding him sparks major debate among fans and experts.
