Liverpool star Andy Robertson admitted he was “a bit lost” on Diogo Jota after Scotland beat Denmark 4-2 to qualify for the World Cup.
On Tuesday night, Scotland beat Denmark to overtake their rivals and finish top of their World Cup qualifying group, qualifying for the tournament for the first time since 1998.
Scott McTominay put them ahead with a sensational bicycle kick, before Kieran Tierney and Kenny McLean scored spectacular stoppage-time goals to beat Denmark 10-a-side 4-2.
Liverpool left-back Robertson became emotional in his post-match interview, admitting he had “not been able to get Jota out of my head” before the match.
Robertson and everyone connected to Liverpool were shocked this summer when Jota and his brother Andre Silva sadly passed away in a car accident.
Scotland international Robertson is very close to Jota and paid tribute to him after his team’s win over Denmark.
“That’s the summation of this team. We’re never going to say we’re going to die. We’re just going to keep going until the end and one of the craziest games,” Robertson said on the BBC.
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“We have put the country in trouble, but I am sure it will be worth it. We will go to the World Cup.
“I’ve been hiding it well, but today I felt a little unwell. Considering my age, I know this might be my last chance to go to the World Cup.”
“I couldn’t get my mate Diogo Jota out of my mind today. We talked a lot about going to the World Cup and I’m sure he’ll be smiling at me today. I’m really happy for this result.”
“This group of boys, this group of staff is the best group I’ve ever been around.
“The manager’s speech before the game was unbelievable. He lived through the big moments that we had. When we qualified for the Euros – he couldn’t quite remember – we were in Wundervaal. The manager said, ‘Let’s do one more.’
“We were very emotional. To be able to do that for him, the staff, and our entire family will be remembered as one of the best nights of my life.”
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Meanwhile, Scotland head coach Steve Clarke praised his “fantastic” players who crossed the line in the most dramatic of circumstances against Denmark.
“It’s really simple. What a great group of players. It’s unbelievable,” Clark said.
“I’ve said that since the beginning of my tenure. It took me a year, maybe 18 months, to figure out the best way to move forward. To give myself a little credit, I chose the right path.
“We chose more caps, more experience. On nights like this, when you’re behind and struggling and you don’t know what’s going to happen, I trust the players.
“I have told them many times that I trust them implicitly.
“I woke up this morning. Normally, if you’re a manager, you wake up with a tight feeling in your stomach. This morning I didn’t have that, so I thought, ‘Wow, that’s weird.’
“I thought there was something wrong with me! But that’s because I have so much faith in the players.”
