Wirtz Disagrees with Van Dijk's Claim That Liverpool Gave Up Against Manchester City

Liverpool's Florian Wirtz has expressed his disagreement with Virgil van Dijk's assertion that the team gave up during their FA Cup defeat to Manchester City. Speaking ahead of their Champions League quarter-final against Paris Saint-Germain, Wirtz stated that the team continued to create scoring opportunities despite being down 3-0. Liverpool manager Arne Slot also disputed Van Dijk's criticism, saying he did not see players giving up during the 4-0 loss. Slot emphasized the importance of maintaining a high level of performance throughout the entire game, particularly against a strong team like PSG. Wirtz insisted that the team still believes in their manager, despite a difficult season, and is focused on delivering a strong performance in the Champions League. He acknowledged that anything less than their best effort would result in a tough evening against PSG.