Selfish Salah should be dropped from Anfield finale - Rooney
Wayne Rooney has criticized Mohamed Salah for his recent comments about Liverpool's playing style, calling them 'selfish.' He believes Salah should be dropped from the squad for the final match of the season against Brentford. Salah's remarks come as he prepares to leave the club after a successful nine-year tenure.
- ▪Wayne Rooney has suggested that Mohamed Salah should not play in Liverpool's final match of the season.
- ▪Salah criticized the team's current playing style after a defeat, calling for a return to 'heavy metal attacking football.'
- ▪Rooney expressed disappointment in Salah's comments, viewing them as a lack of support for the team's coach, Arne Slot.
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