Wirtz Disagrees with Van Dijk's Claim That Liverpool Gave Up Against Man 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 stated that the team perhaps gave up at a certain point, but Wirtz countered that they continued to try and create chances to turn the game around. Liverpool manager Arne Slot also questioned Van Dijk's criticism, saying he didn't see players giving up. The comments came ahead of Liverpool's Champions League quarter-final first leg against Paris Saint-Germain. Wirtz and Slot emphasized the need for the team to learn from their mistakes and give their best in the upcoming game. Despite the disappointing loss, Wirtz insisted that the players still believe in their manager and are committed to delivering a strong performance in the Champions League.