Wayne Rooney has launched a scathing attack on Mohamed Salah, urging Liverpool manager Arne Slot to banish the Egyptian superstar from the squad for the club’s final Premier League match of the season.
In strong comments on The Wayne Rooney Show, the Manchester United and England legend labelled Salah’s recent public statements as “selfish” and accused him of dropping a “grenade” into the Liverpool dressing room by questioning the team’s direction under Slot.
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Rooney didn’t hold back, stating:
“If I was Arne Slot, I’d have him nowhere near the stadium in the last game. I had it with Alex Ferguson. I had a disagreement and fall out… He’s almost just dropped the grenade and said he doesn’t believe in Arne Slot.”
The former Everton striker believes Salah’s actions show a lack of respect for the current manager and could damage team morale heading into the Anfield finale.
Salah’s Controversial Comments Spark Backlash
The row stems from Salah’s social media post following Liverpool’s recent defeat, where he appeared to criticise the team’s style of play under Arne Slot. The forward called for a return to Jürgen Klopp’s high-intensity “heavy metal” football, which many interpreted as a direct swipe at Slot’s more possession-based approach.
Rooney described the move as arrogant and damaging to the squad’s unity, especially as Salah prepares to depart Anfield after deciding to leave the club a year early.