Real Madrid midfielder Toni Kroos has discussed some clubs' use of the Spanish government's ERTE scheme during this coronavirus crisis, making clear that he is not in favour of what is happening.
The likes of Barcelona and Atletico Madrid have both sought government help in order to pay for salaries, but Real Madrid have not done so, although this could change in the future.
"A reduction in salary is like a donation in vain," Kroos said on the SWR Sport podcast.
"I'm in favour of paying the full salary and everyone doing sensible things with it.
"Everyone is asked to help where they are needed, and there are many places where this is necessary."
Kroos pointed to the fact that many people - clubs, players and TV companies to name just three - are unsure when football will return, but he pointed to the fact that football could be completely different if it does not get back underway until the tail end of 2020.
"Many clubs do not have a planned income [during this crisis]," he added.
"It also depends on how long everything is going to stand still for.
"If, for example, football is played again in May, solutions will surely be found.
"If it needs to stop until winter, I can imagine that some clubs [would struggle significantly].
"That would change football as we know it."
The German is aware of the bubble in which football lives, a scenario that could be heavily impacted once the coronavirus crisis passes.
"It is questionable whether some sums of money can still be paid," Kroos stated.
"I think a series of problems will arise. Some more, some less.
"Maybe this isn't bad, because everything was on a bit of an extreme level."
yizabmrsy
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we just need to try and understand him, he doesn't look greedy from the field of play and he looks kind and generous but that does not mean he is right. from my level of understanding to his view is that... all the players salary are not equal, so deducting 30% or whatever percent is not ideal. a situation whereby a player earn 10million per year cannot be liken to a player who earns 5million per year. because the situation is different because forward earn more than midfielder and defenders. so, it is better the players donate from their heart without the government cutting from their salaries. not all the player playing for Barcelona, atm and Madrid receives hefty money. and semedo cannot be brand in messi's salary earn.
shray_barca
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He wants his salary even without doing anything