That's the thing, it's not his decision to hit the bench. He's clearly got fitness issues but still makes himself available as an option at this time in the season. Nowadays you don't see this in national games let alone club level. Players get sidelined because of freaking razor bump.
I mean yeah I could never dislike Mandzukic the person, a great attitude in a world of pansies especially in modern football. His form however, is abysmal and i'd honestly rather change the system rather than play him in any role against spurs.
Fully expect him to win us the tie now

but fuckery aside, he's regressing big time this year.