"I don't think anyone could care less about football when things like that happen. Such a shock. 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 didn't influence my decision. The decision was already made before the tragedy but I knew in that moment that the club needed me. I know I am one of the leaders in the team and I have obviously been made vice-captain now. It's going to take a lot this season. I know football was irrelevant but if you take the football out of it, even as lads in the changing room, we are all going to need help during the season. 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."
Diogo Jota and his brother Andre Silva were killed in a car crash in July. Andy Robertson describes the loss as a devastating shock for Jota's family and for the Liverpool squad, saying football felt irrelevant amid the tragedy. Robertson emphasizes the need to prioritise family and to carry the memories of their teammate, noting he has taken on a leadership role and been made vice-captain. The squad faces emotional challenges this season, including returning in front of fans and attending a funeral, and leaders will need to support team-mates who require help throughout the campaign.
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