Wirtz Disagrees with Van Dijk's Post-Match Criticism

Liverpool's Florian Wirtz has expressed his disagreement with captain Virgil van Dijk's assertion that the team gave up during their 4-0 FA Cup loss to Manchester City. Wirtz stated that despite being down 3-0, the team continued to create scoring opportunities and did not concede defeat. Liverpool manager Arne Slot also defended his players, saying he did not see anyone giving up during the match. The team is now preparing to face Paris Saint-Germain in the Champions League quarterfinals, with Wirtz emphasizing the need for a strong performance to achieve a positive result. Slot warned that a repeat of the 20-minute slump that led to the loss against Manchester City would result in another heavy defeat. Wirtz expressed confidence in the team's ability to bounce back, citing their previous successes in big games and the Champions League. However, he also acknowledged that anything less than their best effort would lead to a difficult evening.