Data map: The 2019 European Super Cup is held in Istanbul, Turkey. Liverpool defeated Chelsea through a penalty shootout 7: 6 to win the European Super Cup this season. The picture shows Liverpool striker Firmino shooting in the game.
Chinanews.com client April 7th, Beijing time, Premier League Liverpool Club CEO Peter Moore issued an open letter announcing the withdrawal of the temporary dismissal application and apologizing for the previous decision. Liverpool, which had almost received the Premier League champions this season, was hit hard by the sudden epidemic. The income has dropped sharply, and the winner may have to "fly".
The open letter stated: “We have considered a series of possible options, including but not limited to: applying for the British Crown ’s new crown epidemic post retention plan, which will pay 80% of the employees’ wages and will also guarantee 20% of the wages; Apply for the British Crown ’s new crown epidemic post retention plan and ensure that the payment is repaid in the future; third, look for alternative methods to cover the cost of our employees ’leave without pay.”
The Liverpool Club announced last week that it plans to apply for the British government ’s new crown pneumonia epidemic post retention program, leaving some employees without pay to stay. The open letter apologized for this: "We think we made the wrong decision, and we are very sorry for that."
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But in the open letter, Liverpool also explained the club's current predicament. "Although we were in a financially healthy state before this crisis, but now our income has been cut off and expenditure still exists."
Liverpool said that the club is preparing for a series of possible situations. "Several possible outcomes involve a significant decline in revenue, and the corresponding operating losses have reached an unprecedented level. The critical financial resources have been so deeply affected, it will obviously have a negative impact on our operations."
Before the outbreak, Liverpool this season was a breeze. After the Premier League has completed 29 rounds, Liverpool firmly occupy the top position with a 25-point lead. If the match is not suspended, the "Red Army" only needs to win two more games to ensure the first league championship in team history.
Liverpool is one step away from reaching the summit, but as the epidemic caused the Premier League to shut down, this almost "cooked duck" may fly away.
Data map: The 2019 European Super Cup is held in Istanbul, Turkey. Liverpool defeated Chelsea through a penalty shootout 7: 6 to win the European Super Cup this season. The picture shows Liverpool holding the championship trophy.
According to the British "Daily Mail" report, the Premier League as the world's most valuable football league, if you decide to champion and relegation team at will, it is likely to cause a series of legal proceedings. Earlier, the Premier League had negotiated and discussed with the relevant parties in the league, where did the Premier League go this season, but there is no official conclusion in this regard.
Liverpool has been so difficult in a season that was originally full of scenery ... (End)