Wirtz Disagrees with Van Dijk Over Claims 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 loss to Manchester City. Following the 4-0 defeat, Van Dijk stated that the team should not have given up, but Wirtz believes 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 discussion comes ahead of Liverpool's Champions League quarter-final match against Paris Saint-Germain, where they will face a tough challenge. Wirtz emphasized the team's belief in their manager and their ability to perform well in big games, particularly in the Champions League. However, he also acknowledged that anything less than their best effort would result in a difficult evening. The team is looking to bounce back from their disappointing loss and secure a positive result in the first leg of their Champions League tie.