Alan Shearer fired criticism at Liverpool after announcing they would be placing non-playing staff on furlough during the coronavirus pandemic.
Premier League clubs have come under pressure from the government to “play their part” during the COVID-19 lockdown. And it has seen clubs such as league leaders Liverpool put non-playing staff on furlough.
They have been criticised for this move by former players such as Jamie Carragher, who said the Anfield side’s “respect and goodwill is gone”.
And the league’s all-time top-scorer has now joined the ranks of pundits criticising Jurgen Klopp’s side for their move. Writing in his Sun column, Shearer said: “At times like this, most will be more than happy to help. “What doesn’t sit right though is