In response to the Mail's criticism, Liverpool FC issued the following statement:
Liverpool Football Club has worked with the Royal British Legion to help publicise and support the Poppy Appeal.
A minute's silence will be held before Monday's live televised game against Birmingham City at Anfield and this will be preceded by two service personnel and a Royal British Legion standard bearer placing a ceremonial poppy on the centre circle.
In addition, a ground collection will be held and advertising made available within both the matchday programme and on electronic LED pitchside boards to further raise awareness of the appeal.
Liverpool also announced that team shirts from the game will also be given to the Royal British Legion to auction to raise money for the Poppy Appeal.