For most of the last decade, the consensus in football has been that long-range shots are "inefficient" and might even represent a waste of possession. The data encourages attempts to work the ball towards the goal. Tim Krul, not for the only time in a fascinating chat, thinks a bit differently.
“As a goalkeeper, it’s harder facing a shot from 25 or 30 yards, especially with these new balls,” Krul tells The Independent. “The further out, the more movement there is. It’s often harder than facing a 10-yard shot.”
