Rooney blames top Reds duo for crisis as ‘could be wrong’ on ‘big’ issue

Manchester United legend Wayne Rooney has boldly explained why he thinks two of Liverpool’s top stars are to blame for their ongoing woes under Ern Slott.

Saturday evening, Liverpool They suffered their fourth successive defeat in the Premier League as they were beaten 3-2 by Brentford.

During this dire run of form, the Reds have fallen off the top of the Premier League table and T.KHey are currently sitting out of the Champions League positions.

So, head coach Ern Slott The first time is under immense scrutiny and he needs to find answers quickly to save Liverpool’s season.

The Premier League holders are sorely off balance following their $400m overhaul in the summer, with most of their key players underperforming.

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Now, Rooney has argued that Liverpool’s ‘lack of leadership’ is a major reason for their current struggles, with the man blaming Mo Salah and Virgil van Dijk.

“Nobody saw it coming, it’s hit them quickly, it’s hit them hard and I think they’re struggling to find a way out of it,” Rooney said on his BBC podcast.

“This is a time where managers and team leaders need to figure it out very quickly.

“Virgil van Dijk and Mohamed Salah, they have signed new deals but I don’t think they have really led this team this season.

“I think body language tells you a lot, and I think we’re seeing a little bit different body language from both of them. They’re the top two players on this team and if their body language isn’t right, it affects everybody.

“I could be wrong on that, but if I was a Liverpool fan or manager it would be a huge concern for me.”

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After Liverpool’s loss to Brentford, Van Dijk revealed what Liverpool need to do to get out of their current slump.

“It’s a collective thing. We go through phases in a season where we all have to improve and step up. That’s the reality,” Van Dijk said.

“It probably feels like we’re repeating ourselves, but obviously I’m going to have to stand here and talk to you guys sometimes.

“We have to keep going. We want to turn it around. That’s a fact. I’m sure we will, but we need to work together with everyone involved and they have Liverpool in their hearts.

“I think we probably threw away 10 in the first 20 minutes, just by our feel. And if that’s the strength of the opponent, obviously you’re asking for trouble.

“So, yeah, listen, it’s disappointing, but more disappointing that obviously we can’t keep a clean sheet right now.

“You know, which I’m obviously a part of, like the rest of the team. It’s not just one player or the back line, it’s everyone who’s responsible for it and we have to improve to get back to winning ways in the league.”