US EditionWirtz Disagrees with Van Dijk's Liverpool Claim and Shoots Down Slot Theory
- On Tuesday, Liverpool arrived in France for Wednesday's Champions League first-leg match against Paris Saint-Germain, where midfielder Florian Wirtz, 22, prepares for his first quarter-final appearance.
- Following a 4-0 FA Cup quarter-final loss to Manchester City on Saturday, captain Virgil van Dijk suggested the team stopped trying, though Wirtz disagreed, asserting players continued creating chances.
- Wirtz insisted the squad remains committed to head coach Arne Slot, citing his Premier League title win last year and strong performances in big games this season as evidence for confidence.
- The Germany international warned the Reds have "no chance" of beating PSG unless they produce a 90-minute performance with "full energy and full commitment" at the Parc des Princes.
- With the Premier League title defense struggling, Liverpool aims to secure a favorable result before the second leg at Anfield next week, prioritizing success in this "massive competition.
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Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk has admitted his side had a tough night after their 2-0 defeat to Paris Saint-Germain in the first leg of their Champions League quarter-final. The Dutch defender said the game was as expected, with PSG dominating and Liverpool forced to defend with many players close to the box. He admitted the first goal came from an unfortunate deflection, while his team failed to take advantage of the few chances on the coun…
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The Independent (US)Florian Wirtz: Liverpool dressing room still believes in Arne Slot
Slot is under intense scrutiny following Liverpool’s humiliating FA Cup exit to Manchester City
Fritz: We must trust Slott… and I don’t agree with Van Dijk
Liverpool midfielder Florian Wirtz has spoken about the challenge his team faces against defending champions Paris Saint-Germain tomorrow, Wednesday, in the first leg of the Champions League quarter-finals, given the Reds’ lacklustre form this season.
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