Wayne Rooney tears into Mohamed Salah as Man Utd icon highlights major problem

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10:13, Mon, Nov 10, 2025 Updated: 10:19, Mon, Nov 10, 2025 Mohamed Salah was singled out for criticism after Liverpool's defeat to Manchester City (Image: GETTY)Wayne Rooney has once again criticised Mohamed Salah as he slammed the Liverpool ace for failing to track back sufficiently against Manchester City. This left Conor Bradley isolated against City winger Jeremy Doku, who delivered an outstanding performance on Sunday.The Belgian claimed the Player of the Match award after netting a spectacular goal, but Rooney believes Bradley deserved greater support in dealing with him.Speaking on Match of the Day, he said: "Salah is in the team to score goals and create goals.

He's been one of the best players in the Premier League over the last six or seven years."But in big games, you have to double up. You have to get back and help your team-mate.

I think Salah has to come back and help his team-mate."Salah was unable to make an impact in the final third as City's defence successfully neutralised him alongside Hugo Ekitike and Florian Wirtz.This allowed them to reduce the deficit to Arsenal whilst putting distance between themselves and Liverpool, who cannot afford further mistakes if they harbour any ambitions of defending their Premier League title.Rooney has previously voiced criticism regarding multiple elements of Liverpool's performance this campaign. After their defeat at Chelsea weeks earlier, he expressed concerns about Salah's defensive contributions.The former Manchester United striker insisted that his limited impact in attacking areas was no longer sufficient and challenged his commitment in key moments.He said: "When it's going well and you're scoring goals and winning games it's great and the team will put up with that but, over the last week, I would question his work ethic." Read next Invalid emailWe use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you.