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Rooney: Salah must return to defense to assist his teammates in key games. Van Dijk’s goal should have been effective

1:55pm, 10 November 2025【Football】

On November 10, when Rooney participated in the commentary, he talked about Liverpool's 0-3 loss to Manchester City.

Talking about Salah, Rooney said: "Salah's responsibility in the team is to score goals and create scoring opportunities. He has been one of the best players in the Premier League for the past six or seven years. But in important games, you have to double-team defense. You have to go back to help the team. Friend. Bradley had a very difficult game today, but he had to face the defensive pressure alone. Hlavenberg tried his best to assist him and run there to support, but this would leave gaps in other positions. "

Talking about Van Dijk's goal being disallowed in the first half, Rooney insisted that the goal should have been valid: "Van Dijk's movement was very good and his header was also very exciting. Donnarumma could see the ball the whole time. Robertson was to his side, and Donnarumma immediately stretched his body and quickly completed the goal. A full save. Robertson had no impact on the goal. Donnarumma focused entirely on his right foot and made the save the moment Van Dijk headed the ball. In my opinion, this goal should have been effective."