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What You Need to Know<\/h4>\n

Wayne Rooney has suggested that Liverpool manager Arne Slot should consider benching Mohamed Salah, who has struggled this season with only four goals in twelve Premier League matches. Rooney emphasized that Salah’s lack of defensive contribution could send a negative message to new players observing from the bench.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Africa. <\/strong> <\/span>Usually decisive, the Egyptian is struggling, with just four goals in twelve Premier League games as Liverpool also faces collective challenges. Nothing is going right for Mohamed Salah this season.<\/p>\n

According to Sky Sports pundit Wayne Rooney, a strong decision might be needed. He believes Arne Slot should even consider dropping Salah from the starting lineup.<\/p>\n

\u201cIf I were Slot, I\u2019d make a strong call to send a message to the team. Salah isn\u2019t helping defensively. If you\u2019re a new player on the bench watching him not run, what message does that send?\u201d Rooney asked.<\/p>\n

For now, Arne Slot continues to back his star, despite criticism and Salah\u2019s clear dip in form.<\/p>\n

Mohamed Salah has been a key player for Liverpool since joining the club in 2017, consistently contributing to their successes, including a Champions League title and a Premier League trophy. However, his current form has raised concerns among fans and analysts alike, as he has not been able to replicate his previous scoring prowess this season, prompting discussions about his role in the team and potential changes in strategy by the coaching staff.<\/p>\n

Wayne Rooney, a former England international and now a pundit, has voiced his opinion on the matter, suggesting that a strong decision may be necessary to address Salah’s performance issues.<\/p>\n

Find more news and analyses on Africa<\/span> on the Africa Press<\/span> website<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

What You Need to Know Wayne Rooney has suggested that Liverpool manager Arne Slot should consider benching Mohamed Salah, who has struggled this season with only four goals in twelve Premier League matches. Rooney emphasized that Salah’s lack of defensive contribution could send a negative message to new players observing from the bench. Africa. 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