Rooney urges major call on Salah as Liverpool face mounting pressure
Liverpool’s recent downturn has drawn scrutiny from across the football landscape, but few comments have cut through quite like Wayne Rooney’s suggestion that Arne Slot should consider leaving Mohamed Salah out of his starting XI. The former England forward used his latest podcast appearance...
Wayne Rooney Praises Steven Gerrard as One of England’s Greatest Captains
Wayne Rooney has named former Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard among the finest leaders he ever shared a dressing room with, offering a rare glimpse of mutual respect between two players whose club loyalties defined one of English football’s fiercest rivalries.
Rooney Reflects on Leadership and...
Van Dijk Responds to Rooney After Liverpool Triumph Over Real Madrid
Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk has responded firmly to recent criticism from Wayne Rooney following Liverpool’s 1-0 victory over Real Madrid in the Champions League. The win, marked by a commanding defensive display, signalled a turning point for Arne Slot’s side after weeks of...
Van Dijk Responds to Rooney Criticism After Liverpool’s Crucial Win
Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk has responded firmly to comments made by former Manchester United striker Wayne Rooney, who accused him and Mohamed Salah of lacking leadership during the club’s recent struggles. The defender’s reply came shortly after Liverpool ended their poor run of form...
Rooney Raises Leadership Concerns Over Van Dijk and Salah Amid Liverpool’s Slump
Liverpool’s stuttering start to the season has prompted strong words from Wayne Rooney, who believes the reigning champions’ dip in form highlights an unsettling absence of leadership. After four consecutive Premier League defeats, questions are being asked of both Virgil van Dijk and...
Rooney Questions Leadership of Van Dijk and Salah Amid Liverpool Struggles
Liverpool’s early-season troubles have drawn criticism from one of English football’s most recognisable voices. Wayne Rooney has questioned the leadership of Virgil van Dijk and Mohamed Salah, insisting that both senior figures have failed to display the authority required to guide the Reds through...
Wayne Rooney pinpoints tactical flaw behind Salah’s Liverpool struggles
Liverpool’s early season slump has sparked intense debate over their tactical identity under Arne Slot, and Wayne Rooney has become the latest to offer his perspective. Following the Reds’ 2-1 defeat to Chelsea, the former England captain suggested that Mohamed Salah’s recent dip in form may...
Rooney questions Slot’s tactical calls as Amorim comparison emerges
Liverpool’s Champions League campaign under Arne Slot suffered a significant setback with a flat performance in Istanbul, where a 1-0 defeat to Galatasaray exposed vulnerabilities that continue to concern supporters. The decisive moment came in the 16th minute when Victor Osimhen converted from the spot, and...
After an enormously entertaining World Cup full of drama and decadence, we the football faithful have been cast into the darkness of a month without the beautiful game. This has not stopped the majority of the big Premier League clubs from making money moves in anticipation. Ahead, we preview what to expect from them...
The Details
Date:Â 7/4/2018
Venue:Â Goodison Park, Liverpool
Background
Due to Liverpool's progression in this season's Champions League, today's derby took a little step down in the list of priorities for Klopp and his team. The Reds made five changes with a view to protecting the full-strength eleven for Tuesday night's game at the Etihad. That's not to say, however,...
