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Manchester United's legend Wayne Rooney thinks Mohamed Salah won't be happy with Alexander Isak's inclusion at Liverpool this summer. The Merseyside club roped the Swedish striker from Newcastle United for a British record £125m fee.
Salah had been the main man at Anfield, and registered 34 goals and 23 assists last from just 52 matches across all competitions in the last season. The 33-year-old penned a new deal with Liverpool that keeps him at the club until 2027.
However, with the Egyptian already on the wrong side of 30, Liverpool are creating succession plans for the attack. In Isak, the reigning Premier League Champions have a serious goalscorer who could start the new era for Liverpool.
Speaking on BBC Radio 5 Live, as cited by The Daily Star, Rooney said that the 25-year-old striker's arrival could push Salah to perform better.
“Even though Salah has been the best player at Liverpool for years, he won't be happy that Isak has come in and is getting the attention. It's a matter of personal pride, he will want to be the best," said Rooney.
He added:
“When we signed Tevez there were lots of reports saying they were concerned that we couldn't play together. But as soon as we signed players I used to think, 'There's no way he is coming in to take my place'. So that naturally gives you a lift.”
Isak came off the bench in the match against Atletico Madrid in the Champions League earlier this week to make his debut for Liverpool. He came off the bench against Everton on Saturday as well, and replaced Hugo Ekitike in the 67th minute.
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