Andy Robertson claims that the loss of Diogo Jota will “probably never get over” him and his Liverpool teammates.
In July, a car accident claimed the lives of the 28-year-old forward for Liverpool and Portugal and his brother, Andre Silva.
According to Robertson, the captain of Scotland, “I don’t think anyone could care less about football when things like that happen,”
“What a surprise. First and foremost, it is sad for his family, but it is also clearly devastating for us boys.
“It puts life into perspective as to what’s important – spending time with your family, spending time with your kids, because you never know what’s around the corner.
” Left-back Robertson, who had decided to remain at Anfield before to Jota’s passing because his starting position was no longer guaranteed, indicated that he felt a great need to assist others as a seasoned team member.
“It’s the toughest thing we’ll ever go through,” he said.
“It was really hard for me to lose one of my best friends, and we’ll probably never be able to move on from it, but we have to deal with it anyway.
Our memories must be carried with us at all times, and as long as we do so, they will remain in our minds.
We shall never forget him. “It had no bearing on my choice.
I understood right then that the club needed me, even though the choice had been taken before the tragedy.
“I am aware that I am one of the team’s leaders, and it goes without saying that I have been promoted to vice captain.
This season will require a lot. Even as boys in the locker room, we will all require assistance during the season, even if football is taken out of the equation.
“The first time in front of fans, attending a teammate’s funeral—which is unimaginably insane to even discuss—and everything else that followed have already presented challenges.
“I am aware that the leaders in that locker room have a lot of work ahead of them in attempting to support the entire team, including Diogo’s family, during this really painful time.
Perhaps we can lessen the anguish over time, but it won’t get any easier.
It is our responsibility as leaders to attempt to help us navigate it.
