Liverpool have released a statement this afternoon.
Some Liverpool and rival fans have taken to Twitter to give their reaction to the club’s statement this afternoon.
Liverpool have announced on their official website that some non-playing staff have been placed on furlough.
The Reds have added that they will continue to be paid 100% of their wages, with the club adding the rest 20% after getting 80% from the UK government’s Job Retention Scheme.
“Liverpool FC has placed some staff who are impacted by the Premier League suspension on furlough,” states )part of) the long statement.
“The club has confirmed those staff will be paid 100 per cent of their salaries to ensure no member of staff is financially disadvantaged.
“Last month the club also confirmed that it would pay its matchday and non-matchday staff while the Premier League is suspended.”
Liverpool have become the fifth Premier League club to place (some) non-playing staff on furlough after Newcastle United, Tottenham Hotspur, Bournemouth and Norwich City.
Some Liverpool and rival fans are not pleased with the Reds’ decision and have criticised it on Twitter.
Below are some of the best comments:
Title triumph
Football in England is suspended at the moment due to the global health crisis, and it remains to be seen when the season resumes.
When the campaign does get back underway, Liverpool will be determined to get the job done and win the league title for the first time in the Premier League era.
Jurgen Klopp’s side are way of second-placed and defending champions Manchester City at the top of the league table at the moment.
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