Florian Wirtz has responded to Virgil van Dijk’s comments after Liverpool’s defeat to Manchester City by saying he does not directly agree with the idea that the team gave up.
The Germany international said Liverpool still tried to create chances even in difficult circumstances, while admitting that being four goals behind late in the game makes the mental side much tougher.
At the same time, Wirtz made it clear that Liverpool’s players still believe in Arne Slot ahead of the meeting with Paris Saint-Germain, insisting the squad will give everything.
The comments arrive at a moment of rising pressure on the Dutch coach as Liverpool enter a critical phase in Europe and at home.