Andy Robertson, a former left-back for Liverpool, has spoken openly about how the club was deeply affected by the death of his close friend and teammate Diogo Jota last July. Jota, who was 28, died in a road accident along with his brother, Andre Silva. Robertson, who recently joined Tottenham, said that after Jota's death, Liverpool players were "heartbroken" and consumed by grief, which he believes impacted their performance on the pitch. Robertson described how the team lost its "edge" and "determination" following Jota's death. He said players questioned the purpose of continuing to play, considering the grief Jota's family was experiencing. He recalled being at Jota's wedding the week before his death, calling it "one of the most difficult things you'll ever go through." Robertson expressed concern for new signings who joined the club that summer, such as Alexander Isak and Florian Wirtz, saying it was "horrendous" for them to arrive in a club that was "heartbroken." He claimed it took them months to settle in because the team "didn't care about football." Liverpool began last season as reigning champions but struggled, losing nine of their first 12 games between September and November. The team ultimately finished fifth in the league, leading to the sacking of head coach Arne Slot. Robertson spoke of Jota last November, shortly after leading Scotland to the World Cup. It had been both of their dreams to reach the tournament after missing out in 2022. Jota's widow and the mother of his three children, Rute Cardoso, wrote a letter to Robertson before the World Cup, urging him to carry Jota's dream with him in North America. Robertson has since spoken about the emotional toll of Jota's death and how it affected not only the players but also the entire club. His comments highlight the deep sense of loss and the challenges faced by the team in the aftermath of the tragedy.