Rooney Scolds Salah Over Liverpool Comments, Calls for Star to Leave Club Amidst Legacy Tarnish
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A heated controversy has erupted between Mohamed Salah and his Liverpool teammates, with the Egyptian striker publicly criticizing the club for benching him. Salah's comments, made after being left out for the third consecutive game, have not sat well with Manchester United legend Wayne Rooney, who believes the star has tarnished his legacy at Anfield. Rooney, speaking to the BBC, expressed his disappointment with Salah's remarks, calling them 'disrespectful' to his teammates, manager Arne Slot, and the fans. The former England star pointed out that Salah has been quiet in the past, but his recent comments have been perceived as arrogant and entitled. 'Time catches up with all of us,' Rooney said, noting that Salah's form has dipped this season, with just four goals in 13 appearances. 'He needs to roll his sleeves up and earn his place in the team. To have the arrogance to say he doesn't have to earn his place? That's not the way to behave.' Rooney's message to Salah is clear: 'Leave the football club.' He believes the striker has thrown Liverpool 'under the bus' with his words, and that he needs to either speak to the manager and apologize or depart the club. Liverpool boss Slot has a decision to make, and Rooney thinks it's time for him to take control of the situation. 'Slot has to show his authority and say, 'You're not travelling with the team, what you said isn't acceptable, see yourself off to AFCON and let everything settle down.' It's time for Slot to take a stand and protect the team's interests.' Salah is set to depart for the Africa Cup of Nations on December 15, where he will represent Egypt. His unavailability could last at least a month, depending on Egypt's progress in the tournament. As the situation unfolds, one thing is clear: Salah's legacy at Liverpool is under threat, and it's up to him to salvage it.
