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Rooney Questions Slot's Leadership Amid Liverpool Struggles

2/18/2026

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Wayne Rooney criticized Arne Slot for lacking the aura to lead Liverpool, despite last season's title.
Liverpool sits sixth, 15 points behind Arsenal, raising questions about Slot's future.
Rooney said Mohamed Salah and Virgil van Dijk have not performed at their best.
Rooney defended Virgil van Dijk as one of the best center-backs of his generation.

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Wayne Rooney criticized Arne Slot for lacking the aura to lead Liverpool, despite last season's title.
Liverpool sits sixth, 15 points behind Arsenal, raising questions about Slot's future.
Rooney said Mohamed Salah and Virgil van Dijk have not performed at their best.
Rooney defended Virgil van Dijk as one of the best center-backs of his generation.