Wayne Rooney issues Alexander Isak demand from Arne Slot which could save his job

Wayne Rooney issues Alexander Isak demand from Arne Slot which could save his jobLiverpool fell to a 2-0 loss at the hands of Paris Saint-Germain in the Champions League on Tuesday evening, with Alexander Isak featuring for just 45 minutesCommentsSportAaron Morris Senior Sports Reporter23:38, 14 Apr 2026Updated 23:38, 14 Apr 2026View 2 ImagesWayne Rooney has issued a word of warning to Arne Slot(Image: Michelle Mercer, Newcastle United via Getty Images)Wayne Rooney has urged Arne Slot to take personal responsibility for deciding how many minutes Alexander Isak plays, rather than leaving it to sports scientists. The England legend also hinted that Slot's long-term future at Liverpool could depend on such calls.‌The Swedish striker made his first start for the Reds since fracturing his leg against Tottenham Hotspur in December when they faced Paris Saint-Germain at Anfield on Tuesday evening. However, he lasted just 45 minutes plus stoppage time before being replaced by Mohamed Salah at the beginning of the second-half.‌Whether the restricted playing time was down to advice from the club's sports science team or Slot's own judgement remains unclear. But Rooney made it abundantly clear that the head coach should be the one making such calls.‌READ MORE: Alan Shearer slates Alexander Isak as Liverpool star taken off early in Champions League exitREAD MORE: Liverpool told VAR error made as penalty overturned vs PSG amid 'clear and obvious' confusionSpeaking on Amazon Prime Video's post-match coverage, club legend Robbie Fowler posed the question. He said: "Isak played 45 minutes, is that a manager's decision or a sports science decision?"Picking his words carefully, Rooney replied: "Maybe both. I think sports science have a big say now, but Arne Slot's future at the club could be on [the line].""I think as a manager you need to take control - I'm not saying that was the case - but, 'Listen, you pla...