KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 30 (Bernama) -- The influence of two footballing greats Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo on young footballers over the past decade could be one of the reasons behind the decline in traditional centre-forwards, according to former Chelsea striker Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink.
Hasselbank Links Messi, Ronaldo Era To Decline Of Traditional Centre-forwards
Premier League, Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink, Chelsea,
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Hasselbaink links the decline of traditional centre-forwards to the influence of Messi and Ronaldo, who inspired players to emulate their styles rather than become strikers.
- Messi and Ronaldo's styles have shaped young players' aspirations away from traditional strikers.
- Hasselbaink believes new role models may revive traditional centre-forwards after Messi and Ronaldo retire.
- He claims modern strikers lack the versatility and physicality seen in his era.
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