17 Sep, 2023
The role of the goalkeeper in football has changed a lot in recent years. As recently as a decade ago, the primary skill needed for top level keepers was shot-stopping, followed by an ability to launch long kicks deep into the opposition half. However, these two aspects of the job, while still important, are no longer all that's required within the higher echelons of European football.
The rise of intricate, patiently-built up...