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'I'm not feeling like a family member': Liverpool staff left dismayed by club's decision to put them on furlough as they question why Reds are using government scheme

A Liverpool staff member has expressed their disappointment following the club's decision to furlough some of their non-playing workers.

The Premier League leaders opted to place staff on the government scheme, which sees the taxpayer pay 80 per cent of wages up to £2,500, despite recording a £42million profit last year.

The Reds will top-up the remaining 20 per cent to ensure staff receive their full salaries but their response has received widespread criticism nonetheless.

Liverpool are facing heavy criticism after the decision to furlough some non-playing staff

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