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Andy Robertson tribute to Diogo Jota emphasizes what Liverpool locker room is still going through

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After one of the greatest achievements of his glittering career, Andy Robertson reminded us all of what he and his teammates have been going through in recent months – and what they will continue to have to deal with for years to come. "I know he was smiling down tonight, I know he'll have a smile on his face wherever he is, and hopefully he'll have a smile on his face in the summer when hopefully I get to represent my country during the World Cup," said the Scotland captain.



Going to Cheltenham this season was a highlight - one of the best we had." Robertson was among the attendees at Jota's wedding on June 22 — 13 days later, Robertson was laying a wreath at Jota's funeral. Robertson attended Jota's funeral on July 3 (Image: 2025 Getty Images) After Scotland's win over Denmark, which secured the Tartan Army's place at a first World Cup this century, Robertson revealed all about his emotions in the buildup to the game at Hampden Park.

"Today, when I woke up, I couldn't get him out of my head all day," Robertson said. "All I could think about was him." Robertson's comments put the significance of soccer results into perspective, particularly when one considers the amount of criticism Liverpool has faced for its form in recent months.