{
  "id": 17318957,
  "title": "On third Malaysia visit, Chelsea legend Hasselbaink talks on decline of long-range shots and predicts winner against Man United tonight",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/31/on-third-malaysia-visit-chelsea-legend-hasselbaink-talks-on-decline",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-31T01:09:12.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Malay Mail",
    "slug": "malay-mail-malaymail",
    "url": "https://www.malaymail.com/news/sports/2026/10/31/on-third-malaysia-visit-chelsea-legend-hasselbaink-talks-on-decline-of-long-range-shots-and-predicts-winner-against-man-united-tonight/241345"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Former Chelsea striker Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink has commented on the decline of long-range shots in modern football during his third visit to Malaysia. Hasselbaink believes that teams are becoming more cautious in their approach, avoiding risky long-range shots that could leave them vulnerable to counter-attacks. He pointed out that not everyone possesses the skill to shoot powerfully from outside the box, and that goal-scoring opportunities from distance have become rarer as players evolve alongside tactical changes. The 54-year-old also noted that midfielders like Steven Gerrard, Frank Lampard, and Paul Scholes, who were known for their long-range shooting abilities, are less common in today's game. Despite the shift in tactics, Hasselbaink highlighted that long-range goals still exist, primarily coming from wingers cutting inside rather than players attempting shots from 25 to 30 yards.",
  "summary": "KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 31 — Football fans who grew up watching the likes of Steven Gerrard, Frank Lampard and Paul Scho...",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "New Straits Times",
        "title": "Chelsea legend Hasselbaink reveals why modern strikers have it easier",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/31/chelsea-legend-hasselbaink-reveals-why-modern-strikers-have-it-easier",
        "published": "2026-10-31T05:10:04.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}