“We didn’t care about football” – Andy Robertson opens up on the impact of Diogo Jota’s death

Former Liverpool left-back Andy Robertson, now playing for Tottenham Hotspur, discussed the profound impact that Diogo Jota's passing had on Liverpool's squad. Speaking on the Stick to Football podcast, Robertson explained that the team struggled deeply with grief following the July 2025 car crash that killed Jota and his brother Andre Silva.

Robertson stated that the heartbreak caused the squad to lose their competitive edge and determination, noting they felt like ghosts during the campaign. The difficult season resulted in Liverpool finishing fifth in the Premier League, losing 19 matches across all competitions, and the dismissal of head coach Arne Slot.