Mario Mandžukić (20 Viewers)

[Stevie]

Mandzukic: "I want thank all of the fans for banner they made of me for the match against Barcelona in the Champions League. It's hard to describe the emotion that I felt in that moment, I didn't expect it and I was impressed by the size of the choreography, the best way I can repay them is to continue working hard to give satisfaction to the Juventus fans."

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[Post Ironic]

He didn't play well today, but if I had to bet on a player being clutch against Spurs between Higgy and him, I'd bet on Mandzukic

I think Dougie C is starting to do well, but people acting like Mandzu's only playing because of workrate and Costa is so much better offensively. Costa has 3 goals-6 assists in ~1500 minutes. Mario has 7 goals-3 assists in ~2000 minutes. Add to that, 2 of Mario's goals this season are in CL, while Costa has done next to nothing on the big stage.

It's hardly some dramatic attacking upgrade playing Costa on that wing instead of Mandzukic.

 

[icemaη]

I think Dougie C is starting to do well, but people acting like Mandzu's only playing because of workrate and Costa is so much better offensively. Costa has 3 goals-6 assists in ~1500 minutes. Mario has 7 goals-3 assists in ~2000 minutes. Add to that, 2 of Mario's goals this season are in CL, while Costa has done next to nothing on the big stage.

It's hardly some dramatic attacking upgrade playing Costa on that wing instead of Mandzukic.

Mandy is going to eat Spurs alive and still people will complain. He's not flair and fancy enough, so he can't be good.

 

[Lapa]

Mandy is going to eat Spurs alive and still people will complain. He's not flair and fancy enough, so he can't be good.

Berna says hi.

 

[Xperd]

Should compete with Sandro for that LB spot

Him starting ahead of two quality wingers is an absolute farce ffs

 

[Rollie]

Love Mandzukic, but statistical comparisons to Costa at this point don't say a whole lot. Costa's stats are basically just hinting at what his potential productivity could be.

DC has new teammates to get used to, has played both sides, and Max has also used him sporadically. Obviously not a terrible number of minutes, given he's a new arrival coming into a CL finalist squad, but obviously not much continuity over the first few months of the season. Mario needs to be more engaged than he has been lately, and hopefully he's totally focused against Tottenham -- going to need him. Definitely more inconsistent performances from him this season, and 32 in May. Love what he's given us over the years, but doubt he's going to be locking down that left flank for very much longer.

 

[Juve_fanatic]

Any news on last nights injury??

 

[zizinho]

Mandzukic starting over 2 RWs is a crime

 

[DAiDEViL]

Berna says hi.

Berna plays on the right anyway.

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Mandzukic starting over 2 RWs is a crime

 

[Nedved96]

Mandzukic starting over 2 RWs is a crime

Costa is better than Mandzukic on the left too

Mandzukic is a target man, not a winger.

 

[zizinho]

 

[Stevie]

We have two natural wingers in great form and then we have a striker on the wing who is in terrible form. No brainer to put Mandzu on the bench for a while.

 

[MrMonkey]

Mandzukic is a target man, not a winger.

+1 But has been very good at wing since last year but Higgy's spot should be his main position. Honestly thought he would get more time there, but Max seems to be in love with the Fat One.

 

[Hydde]

+1 But has been very good at wing since last year but Higgy's spot should be his main position. Honestly thought he would get more time there, but Max seems to be in love with the Fat One.

Mandzukic should get some bench too. Mainly because he seems to need a rest to come with fresh ideas

 

[Rollie]

If he ends up checking out mentally at against Spurs, I think you may see him hit the bench for a game or two.

Would be very surprised if Max doesn't start the man on Tuesday, though. (unless there's a physical issues)

 

[MrMonkey]

Mandzukic should get some bench too. Mainly because he seems to need a rest to come with fresh ideas

I completely agree. He's giving it 110% every time on the pitch, running his ass off and he's no spring chicken. Really has played for the TEAM instead of himself. Could have complained to be a striker more often IMO. Max loves him but should realize he could use the rest, save him for more important matches later on. Like without his one of the all-time great goals it's a 4-0 final defeat.

 

[Hydde]

Not only that, but he is really overdoing it in that position. I think his physical stress is too high for his age and his frame.

Last year was a cute innovation but i think allegri is burning him.

 

[Afghan_juventus]

Not only that, but he is really overdoing it in that position. I think his physical stress is too high for his age and his frame.

Last year was a cute innovation but i think allegri is burning him.

With all the options on the bench he should have been rotated a lil more. But im sure he'll still come up in a big way vs Spuds

 

[edgardavids2608]

Cuads being out hurts his rotation a bit IMO. They are the most defensive wingers and I dont see Max having both of them off at the same time

 

[Nedved96]

I don’t see the point of playing defensive wingers in a 433.

I could understand it when we were playing that 442 formation last season (with Higuain and Dybala up top), you need Cuadrado and Mandzukic’s workrate.

Now we have bought Matuidi and play 433, there’s less need for a defensive minded winger.