Liverpool supporters reacted emotionally to Andy Robertson‘s post-match interview as the Scotland captain spoke about Diogo Jota after qualifying for the World Cup.In the midst of wild celebrations, Robertson found the courage to admit his vulnerabilities on national television.“I’ve hid it well but today I’ve been in bits. I know the age I’m at, this could be my last chance to go to the World Cup,” he told the BBC.“I couldn’t get my mate Diogo Jota out of my head today. We spoke so much about the World Cup.“He missed out last time because of injury, I missed out because Scotland didn’t qualify and we always discussed what it would be like going to the World Cup.“I was in a bit of trouble in my room earlier. I think I hid it well from the boys. I know he’ll be somewhere smiling over me tonight. I couldn’t get him out of my head all day.”This was a reminder to all what Liverpool’s squad are still going through on a daily basis following Jota’s death, with many subsequently going online to share a message of empathy. Andy Robbo’s interview last night wasn’t an excuse or an attempt to explain anything. It was a mate missing his mate. For those who feel the players should be able to just crack on as normal, watch it and look at the hurt in his eyes. Diogo Jota’s tragic passing isn’t why we’re…— Scouse Republic (@ScouseRepublic) November 19, 2025His influence on the pitch might have waned slightly over the past year or so but neither club nor country could hope for a better ambassador than Andy Robertson. A man never afraid to face up to the difficult issues and pound for pound one of Liverpool’s greatest ever signings.— Beth Lindop (@beth_lindop) November 19, 2025“Just because they earn big wages doesn’t make any of them any less of a human. How each of the LFC players are still coping with the loss of their mate we will never know.“If you support LFC, then support their right to grieve and heal” – Andrew Wong in the This is Anfield commentsThe saddest thing about society is that people seem almost surprised by Robertson’s post-match interview. That’s the reality of this world we live in – you can be walking around broken inside, fighting like hell to keep it together, while everyone else carries on with their… https://t.co/QijaLcwhVR— Peter Bolster (@peter_bolster) November 19, 2025One of the biggest days of his career and he’s not playing for Liverpool or against Portugal, but Diogo is still on his mind.So we must be a bit more empathetic when we talk about the Liverpool team this season, or try a bit. It’s not an excuse but definitely a factor. https://t.co/UGad02x79i— 20. (@316simsim) November 18, 2025“Highly paid elite footballers, but still human with emotions and frailty. Robbo always wears his heart on his sleeve and there is no hiding with Robbo. He’s a very honest pro.“It’s pretty obvious that the death of Diogo was going to have an effect on those players closest to him, as Robbo was.“Time is a great healer and if it means that Liverpool wins nothing this year,then so be it. Life is more important than football” – Highland Red in the This is Anfield comments“To go through what he did personally with Jota’s passing, especially him being at his wedding few weeks before the tragedy happened, so its really hard to explain what he is going through.“Personally don’t think international results mean much when it comes to league football but in the case of Robertson its not about form just a very emotional moment for someone who has gone through a lot” – Rahul in the This is Anfield commentsMassive respect to Andy Robertson for being so open about how hard life has been since the passing of Diogo Jota. It makes tonight’s win feel all the more remarkable. No one deserves to captain Scotland at their first World Cup in 28 years more than him. https://t.co/meLwFKPw8g— Keifer MacDonald (@KeiferMacD) November 18, 2025“Nobody can quantify what those lads are going through every week after losing their mate. Chuffed for Robbo” – Barry McFeely on FacebookProof, it was needed, that this is a Liverpool squad who are still navigating their way through grief. Worth remembering next time a result or performance isn’t what was hoped.Congratulations Andy Robertson. Skippering Scotland at a World Cup next year. https://t.co/4xKWYQ4kK6— Paul Gorst (@ptgorst) November 18, 2025“You only have to think back to what Salah said about being terrified of coming back to Anfield to get some small idea of the impact on him and Robbo here some months later to know the huge impact it is still having on those who played with him” – Brighton Red in the This is Anfield commentsA reminder to everyone that grief is far from linear. Even in your happiest moments, people you've lost will be on your mind.So pleased for Robbo. A Liverpool legend.No matter how our players perform this year, no one can doubt their bravery. https://t.co/233kusi1Bk— Robbie Fowler (@StaffordScouse) November 18, 2025“Robbo didn’t have his best game but his interview afterwards showed the class of the man.“I’m that moment of personal and collective joy, he thought of his good mate who no doubt would have been the first guy on the phone to offer congratulations had fate not dealt a cruel blow.“If he leaves Anfield in the summer then his leadership, humility and personality will be impossible to replace but he would leave a legend for club and now country.“As a Scotsman and Celtic fan I’m hoping your loss may be our gain. Well done Robbo” – Mark McMullen on FacebookAndy Robertson getting emotional about Diogo Jota is his post match interview, saying how he’d been thinking about him all day, is a reminder of what he and the Liverpool squad are still going through this season ?— Chris Mac (@chrismackop) November 18, 2025“Tears started with this. Robbo said it from the heart. Just shows how much Jota has affected them and many overlook it. Well done Andy and that’s from an English fan” – Andrea Mars on FacebookOne of my mates died 16 years ago and im crying while i type this, yet we expect these lads to train with their usual focus and intensity in the very building they saw their mate in every day. Then perform like the best 0.01% of the worlds population every week whilst people… https://t.co/0862fSraLs— SimonBrundish (@SimonBrundish) November 19, 2025“Can tell, though many of the players try to keep it under wraps, how much they are grieving for Jota. See the body language and their facial expressions on the pitch, all so telling.“So happy for Robbo and Scotland to get this opportunity for the World Cup” – Lin Wee on FacebookAs the supporters above have said, Jota’s death isn’t an excuse, nor is it a reason.However, it would be simply wrong to ignore the context of his passing when discussing the season.Robertson showed the players will be thinking of their former teammate just as much in joy as they will in disappointment.We should all remember that as move forward.