The Manchester United legend didn’t hold back as he shared his honest view:

“I would have gone for Ekitike and Isak. I think this player actually damages the balance of Liverpool, the way they play. But he’s a top player and I think he will get better with time, though he’s had a very slow start. Truth be told, Liverpool are suffering from a mistake sale they made this summer. They never should have let Luis Díaz go just to sign this FLOP Wirtz, because Díaz brought balance to the team.”

A Damaging Sale?

Liverpool’s 1-0 defeat to Galatasaray has triggered another storm of criticism, with Rooney’s comments adding fuel to the fire. The decision to sell Díaz and replace him with Florian Wirtz is now being questioned more than ever, as the German midfielder struggles to adapt to Slot’s system.

Instead of improving Liverpool’s creativity, Rooney believes the move has disrupted the team’s natural rhythm, leaving them unbalanced in big matches.

Fans React

Liverpool fans have quickly echoed Rooney’s thoughts, flooding social media with frustration:

• “Please, he shouldn’t start against Chelsea.”
• “Wirtz is a flop, Díaz never should’ve been sold.”
• “We’re paying the price for a mistake sale.”

With Chelsea up next, pressure is building on Slot to make bold selection choices to avoid another setback.

Conclusion

For Rooney, the solution is simple: Wirtz needs time, but Liverpool may not have the patience with crucial fixtures ahead. The loss of Díaz is being felt more with every passing game, and if things don’t change soon, Slot could find himself in a deeper crisis.

Please he shouldn’t start against Chelsea 😮 Liverpool fans send early warning