Andy Robertson makes heartbreaking admission over impact of Diogo Jota's death
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Liverpool star Andy Robertson has made the devastating admission that he doesn't expect he and his colleagues to ever get over the death of Diogo Jota.
Devastating for his family first and foremost, but obviously devastating for us as a group of lads.
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.
"It's the toughest thing we'll ever go through.
Losing one of your closest mates for me was hugely difficult and it's something we'll probably never get over but it's just something that we have to carry with us."
Jota played a pivotal role in Liverpool's Premier League-winning campaign under Arne Slot last season.
Their opening fixture in defence of the title proved to be a deeply moving occasion, with Federico Chiesa paying tribute to the late striker following his decisive strike in the triumph over Bournemouth.
"[The goal] was a great moment for me but my thoughts go to Diogo," the Italy international said at the time.
When the final whistle sounded in that Bournemouth encounter, Mohamed Salah was clearly overcome with emotion as supporters continued their touching homage to Jota.
Robertson has acknowledged that every member of the squad will "need help" as they process the loss of their mate and colleague, who he insisted will "always be in our hearts".
"We've already had difficult moments in terms of the first time in front of fans, having to go to your team-mate's funeral which is absolute madness to even say, and everything else that followed," Robertson added
"I know the leaders in that changing room have got a big job to do in terms of trying to help everyone as a club and even Diogo's family through this massively difficult moment.
"It won't get easier but maybe we can numb the pain a little bit as time goes on