Liverpool midfielder Florian Wirtz has rejected Virgil van Dijk’s claim that the Reds “gave up” in their 4–0 defeat to Manchester City, although manager Arne Slot had a much harsher response to the Dutchman’s comments.
After the humiliating collapse in the FA Cup quarterfinal, Van Dijk acknowledged criticism from fans by admitting the team might have given up after conceding a third goal shortly after half-time.
