Liverpool were heavily criticised by former players and fans after Premier League leaders decided to place some non-playing staff on temporary leave during coronavirus crisis.<\/p>\n
In an official statement, staff will receive 80% of their salary through the government’s job retention scheme and the club will pay the rest.<\/p>\n
“Liverpool FC has placed some staff who are impacted by the Premier League suspension on furlough. 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.<\/p>\n
“Even prior to the decision on staff furloughing, there was a collective commitment at senior levels of the club – on and off the pitch – with everyone working towards a solution that secures jobs for employees of the club during this unprecedented crisis.<\/p>\n
“There is ongoing active engagement about the topic of salary deductions during the period matches are not being played to schedule. These discussions are complex and as a result the process is ongoing.”<\/p>\n
\nJurgen Klopp showed compassion for all at the start of this pandemic, senior players heavily involved in @premierleague<\/a> players taking wage cuts. Then all that respect & goodwill is lost, poor this @LFC<\/a> https:\/\/t.co\/9bE8Rw1veE<\/a><\/p>\n
— Jamie Carragher (@Carra23) April 4, 2020<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n