Wayne Rooney slammed Liverpool's big stars after yet another dismal defeat, leaving the Reds in a shocking 11th place in the Premier League
Liverpool's Mohamed Salah (right) appears dejected after they concede a third goal during the Premier League match at Anfield
Liverpool have lost six of their last seven league defeats
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Everything you need to know about Wayne Rooney's latest criticism of Liverpool:
Calling for Salah to be Dropped: Wayne Rooney stated that Arne Slot should consider leaving Mohamed Salah out of the starting lineup to "send a message" to the rest of the squad.
Lack of Defensive Effort from Salah: He specifically criticised the Egyptian forward's work rate, saying, "Salah is not helping them defensively. If you're one of the players who they've signed and you're on the bench and you've seen him not running... what message does that send to you?"
Questioning Team Leaders and Fight: Rooney also expressed concern over Virgil van Dijk's comments after the game, suggesting it's worrying when a captain speaks about his team-mates "lacking fight and not winning second balls and winning the challenges." He stated that the "leaders in that dressing room" must step up.
Warning of a "Manchester United Situation": He warned that if Liverpool's poor run of form continues, they could "slip down the table," drawing parallels to last year's domestic struggles of Manchester United and Tottenham.
Acknowledging External Factors: Rooney did acknowledge that the tragic passing of Diogo Jota may have had an emotional effect on the players, but stressed there is "no excuse for not fighting and not tackling."