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‘Gonna be better than van Dijk’ Celtic fans drool over incredible 20-year-old

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Kris Ajer went above and beyond the call of duty today to ensure a vital derby day success for Celtic.

All around him defenders were falling over but almost on his own the 20-year-old held Celtic’s constantly changing defence together.

Soon after Kieran Tierney was substituted Dedryck Boyata pulled up with a hamstring strain, forcing Jeremy Toljan to switch from left to right, Mikael Lustig into the centre as Callum McGregor dropped deeper to left back.

When James Forrest restored Celtic’s lead it forced the Ibrox side into renewed effort but they found the young Norwegian in inspired form.

Joe Worrall should have forced home an equaliser but the passion of Ajer wouldn’t allow it as he celebrated as if he had scored a last minute winner.

There was still time for two more decisive blocks and tackles, after the final whistle he found the energy to race after a young fan in the custody of a steward to hand over his precious match worn jersey.

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