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Rooney Urges Salah to Bench Amid Liverpool Struggles

11/24/2025

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Wayne Rooney has urged Liverpool manager Arne Slot to bench Mohamed Salah to rejuvenate the team after their 3-0 defeat to Nottingham Forest.
Liverpool sits 11th in the Premier League after six losses in seven matches.
Rooney criticized Salah's defensive effort.
Rooney urged a compact team, saying Mac Allister and Gravenberch must step up.
He noted Diogo Jota's death has affected the squad's morale and may contribute to their challenges.

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Wayne Rooney has urged Liverpool manager Arne Slot to bench Mohamed Salah to rejuvenate the team after their 3-0 defeat to Nottingham Forest.
Liverpool sits 11th in the Premier League after six losses in seven matches.
Rooney criticized Salah's defensive effort.
Rooney urged a compact team, saying Mac Allister and Gravenberch must step up.
He noted Diogo Jota's death has affected the squad's morale and may contribute to their challenges.