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

Liverpool's Florian Wirtz has expressed disagreement with captain Virgil van Dijk's assertion that the team gave up during their FA Cup defeat to Manchester City. Following the 4-0 loss, Van Dijk suggested that the team may have conceded defeat at a certain point, but Wirtz argued that they continued to try and create scoring opportunities. Liverpool manager Arne Slot also questioned Van Dijk's criticism, stating 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, a daunting task for the team. Wirtz emphasized the importance of the team believing in their manager, despite the pressure on Slot after a disappointing season. The player expressed confidence in the team's ability to perform well in big games, but acknowledged that anything less than their best effort would result in a difficult evening.