Wayne Rooney, former striker of Manchester United, criticized the statements made by Mohamed Salah, the striker of Liverpool, who claimed that he feels "thrown under the bus" by the club and that his relationship with coach Arne Slot has deteriorated. Rooney emphasized that Slot should assert his authority and not include Salah in upcoming matches, suggesting that he should go to the Africa Cup to let things calm down.
Rooney warned that Salah is destroying his legacy at Liverpool and highlighted the importance of earning his place in the team through consistent performances. He also mentioned that Salah's statements are disrespectful to his teammates and could create negative energy within the team. Liverpool is currently in ninth place in the standings, and Salah, who scored 29 goals in the previous season, has struggled to maintain his form this season.