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FC Groningen player Virgil van Dijk makes a tackle during his side's match with Hamburger SV on July 20, 2012 - Sports Mole
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Old Firm crunch: Celtic star Virgil van Dijk insists winning League Cup would be great but beating Rangers on way would be special - Daily Record
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Celtic's Virgil Van Dijk (right) and Ross County's Craig Curran battle for the ball during the Scottish Premiership match at the Global Energy Stadium, Dingwall Stock Photo - Alamy
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