Wirtz and Slot Disagree with Van Dijk's Claim that Liverpool Gave Up Against Manchester City

Liverpool's Florian Wirtz and Arne Slot have expressed disagreement with 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 try and create scoring opportunities, while Slot noted that he did not see players giving up during the game. The comments come ahead of Liverpool's Champions League quarter-final match against Paris Saint-Germain, where they will be looking to bounce back from the disappointing loss. Wirtz and Slot's remarks suggest that the team is still confident in their abilities and are focused on putting in a strong performance against PSG. Wirtz also emphasized the importance of the team believing in their manager, Arne Slot, who has come under pressure after a difficult second season in charge. The 22-year-old winger expressed his confidence in the team's ability to get a positive result at the Parc des Princes, but acknowledged that anything less than their best would make for a painful evening.