Mandzukic wouldn't have even positioned himself or even anticipated it like Higuain did let alone scoring that goal. He'd be wandering somewhere at RWB trying to prevent a counter attacking move and he'd get praised by Tuz for showing such 'amazing work rate' for a CF.
The difference between Mandzukic and Higuain is there to see already. Its a big upgrade for the CF position. This is why we paid big bucks for him.
Nothing against workrate for ther team...but we NEEDED a fox in the box ala Trez, and this mans howed today that he can really score from tight angtles like a true poacher...and we are just seeing the tip of the iceberg most likely.
Mandzukic wouldn't have even positioned himself or even anticipated it like Higuain did let alone scoring that goal. He'd be wandering somewhere at RWB trying to prevent a counter attacking move and he'd get praised by Tuz for showing such 'amazing work rate' for a CF.
The difference between Mandzukic and Higuain is there to see already. Its a big upgrade for the CF position. This is why we paid big bucks for him.
The goal was great. But what stood out to me is the run he made in between 2 defenders too almost reach Alves's cross a little while after. Not too many strikers in football with movement like that at all.