Rangers will need a minor miracle to bridge the gap now.

He said: “I still watch Celtic games. I have friends there – I’m still in contact with Nir Bitton – and I always keep an eye on how things are going. It’s 10 points difference now so it’s not going to be in danger any more – it is Celtic’s title.”

Meanwhile, Van Dijk is close to guiding Liverpool to their first Premier League title in three decades. The Reds are comfortably ahead of Manchester City at the top of the table.