Wayne Rooney Criticizes Virgil Van Dijk and Mohamed Salah’s Performances

Liverpool has been struggling for several weeks. Despite a costly summer transfer window with €482 million spent on new players, the Reds are not performing consistently like they did last season. After a solid Champions League win in Frankfurt, the team faced their fifth defeat in six matches against Brentford this Saturday. Virgil Van Dijk, who made a mistake leading to a goal in this match, received criticism. In his latest podcast, Wayne Rooney, a Manchester United legend, targeted both the Dutch defender and Mohamed Salah:

“No one saw this coming; they were hit quickly and hard, and it seems they’re struggling to find a way out. This is a moment where the manager and team leaders need to find a solution fast. Both Virgil van Dijk and Mohamed Salah signed new contracts, but I don’t think they’ve really stepped up to lead the team this season. Their body language tells a different story, and it seems we are seeing a slightly different attitude from both of them. They are the team’s best players, and if their body language is off, it impacts everyone else. I could be wrong, but if I were a Liverpool supporter or the manager, I would be very concerned about this situation.”