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Why did Virgil van Dijk's Liverpool break come at 26? Why did big clubs not sign him sooner? | Sporting News Canada
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Virgil van Dijk is the not just best centre-back around, he's the best I've ever seen, says Woodgate | PlanetSport
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Liverpool suffer second injury blow as Virgil van Dijk off vs Chelsea in FA Cup final - football.london
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Virgil van Dijk relieved to see Liverpool qualify for Champions League last eight despite Inter Milan loss | The Independent
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Van Dijk takes record from Man Utd's Lee Sharpe as he goes incredible 60 games unbeaten at home with Liverpool | Goal.com US
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