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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Sport
Andy Hunter

Van Dijk claims Liverpool ‘gave up’ in Manchester City defeat as PSG trip looms

Arne Slot consoles Virgil van Dijk after Liverpool’s 4-0 defeat to Manchester City in the FA Cup
Arne Slot consoles Virgil van Dijk after Liverpool’s 4-0 defeat to Manchester City in the FA Cup. Photograph: Michael Regan/Getty Images

Virgil van Dijk believes Liverpool “gave up” during their FA Cup defeat at Manchester City and has apologised to fans for the woeful performance that heightens the pressure on Arne Slot.

A dejected Liverpool captain was unsparing in his assessment of the heaviest defeat of Slot’s reign and claimed it will be difficult for the team to recover for Wednesday’s Champions League quarter-final first leg against Paris Saint-Germain.

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