Rooney Tells Slot to Bench ‘Selfish’ Salah for Anfield Farewell

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Wayne Rooney has urged Liverpool manager Arne Slot to leave Mohamed Salah out of the squad for the final game after the forward’s recent criticism. Salah’s social media claim that Liverpool must reclaim a 'heavy metal attacking' style followed a 4-2 loss to Aston Villa, which puts their Champions League hopes at risk. The Egyptian star announced his departure in March but has struggled this season, scoring just 12 goals in 40 games after hitting 29 last term. Rooney branded Salah 'selfish' and said his public digs at Slot merit exclusion from the farewell. Drawing on his own fallout with Sir Alex Ferguson, Rooney argued that Slot should 'pull rank' and bench Salah. The 33-year-old leaves Anfield this summer with 257 goals and six major trophies.

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