“Absolutely destroying his legacy” - Wayne Rooney tells Liverpool boss Arne Slot to make bold decision after Salah gives explosive interview

Manchester United legend Wayne Rooney has urged Liverpool manager Arne Slot to drop Mohamed Salah from his matchday squad. He believes that the Egyptian should be in the team when the Reds face Inter Milan in the UEFA Champions League during the week and Brighton & Hove Albion in the Premier League on Saturday, December 13.

Speaking on his BBC Show, Rooney said that Salah's explosive interview was unacceptable, and the Liverpool manager should take action. He wants the Dutchman to stamp his authority and drop the 33-year-old from his squad, and said:

"Arne Slot has to show his authority and pull him in and say 'you are not travelling with the team, what you said is not acceptable'."

Talking about Salah, Rooney added that the Egyptian has destroyed his legacy at the club and said:

"He is absolutely destroying his legacy at Liverpool. It would be sad for him to throw it all away. He's gone about it all wrong."

Rooney was not happy with Salah's comment about him earning his place in the starting XI, saying that age had caught up with the winger and that he should accept his role. He said:

"Time catches up with all of us, and this season he hasn't looked as his best, at his sharpest. You want to see him roll his sleeves up and say 'ok then, I'll show you'. To have the arrogance to say he doesn't have to earn his place because he has already earned his place, you need to be at your best every week to try and stay in the team. If I was one of his teammates, I wouldn't be happy at all with what he said because this is where Liverpool need him most."

"If anything, he has thrown Liverpool under the bus with his words. He's been absolutely incredible for L'pool, but this was disrespectful to his team-mates, manager and fans. I would imagine he will be very quiet around the training ground and that will bring a negative energy in itself to the new players Arne has bedded in. I am sure over the next couple of years he will regret saying what he has."

Mohamed Salah has played just 45 minutes in the last three Premier League games.

Mohamed Salah slammed Liverpool manager Arne Slot

Liverpool star Mohamed Salah slammed Arne Slot after the 3-3 draw at Leeds United. The Egyptian said that he was being thrown under the bus by the club and the manager, adding that he should be starting every game as he has earned his place.

Salah went on to reveal that he had invited his parents to Anfield next weekend, as he wanted to say goodbye to the fans before heading for AFCON. He hinted that it was going to be his final game for the club.

Salah has been in poor form this season, scoring five goals and assisting thrice in 18 appearances in all competitions.