Wayne Rooney urges Liverpool to drop Mohamed Salah amid form concerns

Mohamed Salah struggles to find rhythm at the start of Liverpool’s season, and his slow start raises serious debate within English football circles.

The Egyptian winger, who usually drives Liverpool’s attack with relentless consistency, faces a difficult spell.

He scored only four goals in twelve Premier League matches, and he fails to influence games with his usual sharpness.

Liverpool also struggle collectively, and the team’s uneven form exposes Salah’s current limitations.

Wayne Rooney, speaking on Sky Sports, addressed Salah’s situation and delivered a blunt assessment.

He believes Arne Slot must take a bold step to jolt the squad back into shape.

Rooney suggests that Salah should leave the starting lineup until he regains his intensity.

Rooney explained his reasoning with strong words. He argued that Salah does not contribute enough defensively and that younger squad members notice the lack of effort.

“If I were Slot, I would try to make a strong decision so that it has an impact on the rest of the team. Salah is not helping them defensively.

If you are one of the new players, you are on the bench and you see him not running, what message does that send?” Rooney said.

Rooney’s comments add pressure during a period in which Liverpool look to rediscover structure, urgency, and confidence.

He insists that leaders within the squad must set the tone for discipline and work rate, and he believes Salah’s current approach fails to match the intensity Slot demands.

Arne Slot still backs his star forward. He continues to select Salah despite criticism, and he trusts him to rediscover his scoring instinct.

Slot wants stability in the frontline, and he believes Salah carries the experience to overcome this poor run.

The debate now grows around Salah’s role, and fans watch closely as Liverpool search for answers in a challenging stretch of the season.