Wayne Rooney names the Liverpool player he'd want to have in his dream five-a-side team

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It is always brilliant when a former player like Wayne Rooney shows his love and appreciation for this generation of footballers.While the 40-year-old used to be a thorn in the side of Liverpool fans, primarily at Manchester United but also Everton, the player clearly has respect for the Reds in many of his interviews.Though the Englishman has been one of the most vocal critics of Arne Slot’s recent form, as he singled out Mohamed Salah and Virgil van Dijk as the one duo ‘affecting’ Liverpool during the nightmare run.Join our newsletter for news & smart analysis. Rooney has spoken about his love for a few players in this current squad, and in the latest episode of the Wayne Rooney Show, the former striker picked one in his dream five-a-side team.He was asked by his co-hosts to pick a team that featured stars from this season who he would want to be in his dream team, and he had to pick Salah as one of those stars.Photo by GLYN KIRK/AFP via Getty ImagesWayne Rooney picks Mohamed Salah in his dream five-a-sideThe Egyptian is a player who has set the Premier League on fire since making his debut for Liverpool in 2017 after struggling when he was at Chelsea in his first run in the top-flight.Now, Salah is considered one of the best in the league’s history after breaking a multitude of records, winning two league titles, and being an all-round legendary player for the Reds during his time on Merseyside.READ MORE: Jamie Redknapp has now said something he has rarely said about Arne Slot at LiverpoolRooney chose his team based mainly on attackers that he liked to watch, and the 33-year-old winger found himself alongside names like Cole Palmer and Phil Foden in the former England international’s team.Speaking on the podcast, he said: “Phil Foden definitely.

Probably Cole Palmer as well in there, Saka.“I’m not having a keeper. I’ll put Caicedo in there.

He’d be the defensive one, but he can attack as well. So, yeah, that would be my five players.”Mohamed Salah will be in the Premier League Hall of Fame in the near futureFollowing the recent announcement that Eden Hazard has his name in the Premier League Hall of Fame ballot, with Rooney also on the 2025 shortlist, it is not controversial to look forward to the induction of Salah.While he is still doing his best at Liverpool and will likely stay beyond this season, once he leaves or retires, the star will surely have one of the quickest turnarounds into the recently created accolade.His name will surely be on the first ballots next to his Liverpool counterpart van Dijk when he decides to call time on his career.Even if Salah is currently not at his electric best, what is known is that his consistency over the years makes him a legend, and fans should savour his time at the club before he leaves.