Manchester United legend Wayne Rooney has urged Liverpool ahead Mohamed Salah to start out contributing extra to his workforce’s total play following their 3-0 loss to Manchester Metropolis on the Etihad Stadium on Sunday.
Salah struggled all through the match and didn’t file a purpose or an help as Liverpool have been comfortably crushed by Pep Guardiola’s facet.
Talking on Match of the Day, Rooney criticised the Egyptian star for not serving to his teammates defensively, particularly leaving younger right-back Conor Bradley uncovered on the flank.
“Salah is within the workforce to attain objectives and create objectives,” Rooney stated. “However in huge video games, it’s a must to double up. I feel Salah has to return again and assist his teammate.”
The previous England captain additionally disagreed with the choice to rule out Virgil van Dijk’s purpose for offside, which may have introduced Liverpool degree after they have been trailing 1-0.
“It’s a extremely good header and the purpose ought to’ve stood for me,” Rooney added.
Liverpool will now look to bounce again after they return to motion subsequent weekend, as questions proceed to be raised about their efficiency in huge away matches this season.
