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

Liverpool's Florian Wirtz has expressed disagreement with team captain Virgil van Dijk's statement that the team gave up during their humiliating 4-0 FA Cup loss to Manchester City. Wirtz believes the team continued to try and create scoring opportunities despite being down. Liverpool manager Arne Slot also questioned Van Dijk's criticism, stating he didn't see any players giving up during the game. The comments come ahead of Liverpool's Champions League quarter-final match against Paris Saint-Germain, a daunting task for the team. Van Dijk had said that coming back from a 3-0 deficit is difficult, but giving up should not be an option. Wirtz countered that the team tried to give their best even when the game seemed out of reach. Slot noted that conceding goals at critical moments in the game can be demoralizing, but he didn't see players giving up. The team is looking to bounce back from the disappointing loss and prove themselves in the upcoming match. Wirtz insisted that the team still believes in their manager, Arne Slot, despite the recent struggles. The players are focused on giving their best and achieving a positive result in the Champions League match.