Defending champions Liverpool are struggling this season by means of an absence of management, says former England striker Wayne Rooney.
The Reds have misplaced 4 consecutive Premier League matches, and are in seventh place – seven factors behind leaders Arsenal.
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Overwhelmed 3-2 by Brentford on Saturday, Arne Slot’s facet have been totally outplayed as a disappointing defeat adopted these towards Crystal Palace, Chelsea and Manchester United in a worrying opening 9 league video games.
Talking within the newest episode of the five-time Premier League winner stated the physique language of captain Virgil van Dijk and talismanic ahead Mohamed Salah throughout Liverpool’s troubled spell was a “huge concern”.
“No-one has seen this coming, it is hit them fast, it is hit them exhausting and I believe they’re struggling to discover a means out of it,” he added.
“It is a time the place the supervisor and the leaders within the group have to determine it out in a short time.
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“Virgil van Dijk and Mohamed Salah, they’ve signed new offers however I do not suppose they’ve actually led that group this season.
“I believe physique language tells you numerous, and I believe we’re seeing barely totally different physique language from the 2 of them. They’re the highest two gamers in that group and if their physique language just isn’t proper, that impacts everybody else.
“I is perhaps incorrect on this, but when I used to be a Liverpool fan or the supervisor, that will be a giant concern for me.”
Arteta in danger if Arsenal ‘do not win title now’
In distinction to Liverpool’s issues, Arsenal look to be effectively positioned to elevate the title for the primary time since 2004, having completed runners-up for the previous three seasons.
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Mikel Arteta’s facet have gained their final 4 league encounters with three consecutive clear sheets, culminating in Sunday’s 1-0 success over Crystal Palace.
“The squad is nice sufficient now and I believe they’ve had the experiences which have gotten them shut, however I believe they’re prepared for it,” stated Manchester United’s document scorer Rooney.
“If they do not win it now, you’d most likely see a change of supervisor.”
‘Mbeumo belongs at United’
Rooney’s former membership are additionally having fun with a resurgence, with a 4-2 win over Brighton making it three on the trot and lifting them as much as sixth place – stage on factors with Manchester Metropolis and one away from Liverpool.
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A part of that success has been all the way down to the type of ahead Bryan Mbeumo, who has scored three of his 5 targets within the final two video games.
Rooney admitted he was not satisfied when United introduced him to the membership in the summertime for £65m from Brentford, however stated the 26-year-old Cameroon worldwide is now dwelling as much as expectations.
“His vitality, his work-rate, his need, is what you should be a United participant. I did say that I used to be a bit of bit not sure, however I believe what he is proven is he belongs there,” added Rooney.
“He is been constant along with his performances, I believe that is the primary factor. For those who’re persistently stepping into the fitting positions, and getting probabilities, you’ll rating 20 targets a season.”