Liverpool news: Arne Slot addresses critics as Wayne Rooney doubles down on harsh verdict

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The 47-year-old is likely to continue in the Liverpool dugout next season and has responded to a question about the criticism he has endured this term.Meanwhile, United legend Wayne Rooney has made his thoughts clear about Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk and Salah ahead of the weekend’s game. Latest Reds news and more on our dedicated Facebook pageArne Slot addresses criticsSlot has responded to a question about the backlash he has received for the team’s performances this season.

The Dutch coach delivered a Premier League title in his first year at Anfield but has seen his side fall below those standards this term, leading him to be asked whether he believes the criticism has been fair.READ MORE: Arne Slot confirms whether Mohamed Salah has played his final game for LiverpoolREAD MORE: Liverpool injury list 'longer and longer' as Arne Slot delivers double update for Man Utd"I think it is for you guys to judge if I have been too harshly judged by many people," Slot said in his pre-match press conference. However, Slot will look to continue his side’s recent momentum after winning their last three league games.Wayne Rooney’s harsh verdictManchester United icon Rooney has claimed that Liverpool skipper Van Dijk is no longer at his best.

Rooney, who argued with the defender earlier this season, added that Van Dijk’s team-mate Salah has also shown signs of decline."I said this since the start of the season, age gets to us all and your legs go,” he said on The Wayne Rooney Show. "I think that's happened to Salah this season and Virgil van Dijk hasn't been the same this season.“They are the leaders in the dressing room.