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I think Van Dijk going would be a bigger blow than Salah, in my opinion.”

Van Dijk recently provided an update on his contract situation, telling reporters: "I am at the club and the captain so I want to help, I will help and I should help [the transition].

If he is the one who comes then let's see.

"I think there is nothing for me to discuss because there is no news, I think the club is very much busy with who is going to be the new manager and that is the main focus.

"Like I said I am very happy here, I love the club and you can see that as well.

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