Wayne Rooney levels brutal accusation at Arne Slot's Liverpool players after PSG Champions League exit

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Wayne Rooney has criticised Liverpool players after their Champions League elimination by PSG, claiming some aren't motivated under Arne Slot ahead of the Merseyside derbyWayne Rooney has cast doubt on the commitment of some of Arne Slot's Liverpool players following the club's elimination from the Champions League. Rooney remains sceptical about the desire of the Reds' squad under Slot, and reckons the fixture against the Toffees has arrived at an inopportune moment for the club."You need players who want to fight, and we've seen this Liverpool team all season not give as much as they can, I believe," Rooney said.

"I would disagree," he said.READ MORE: Hugo Ekitike 'faces nine months out' as Liverpool star's World Cup dream dashedREAD MORE: Liverpool told VAR error made as penalty overturned vs PSG amid 'clear and obvious' confusion"I think when we had moments of excellence as well in the Champions League, and you had a big team, a big game after, it would be so much easier to at least be emotionally involved in the right way. When you meet maybe a team mid-table after a defeat like this, I think it's so much harder."Of course you still need to do it, but mentally it was easier.

I don't know about you, are you saying that you weren't motivated?"I was very motivated, but I'm saying I think some of these players aren't," Rooney retorted.FOLLOW OUR LIVERPOOL FB PAGE! If you're curious, you can read our Privacy Notice.Sky Sports, HBO Max, Netflix and Disney+ with Ultimate TV packageThis article contains affiliate links, we will receive a commission on any sales we generate from it.