I don't know who in his rational mind would prefer Mandzu over Morata and the orgasmic sexiness of potential partnership Morata-Dybala. Mandzukic as a starter is a Capelo mindset and game plan type of choice - predictable and effective against minions and utter failure against the big dogs (in Europe mostly). Morata proved his worth last season not only with goals but with beautiful play.
His stats are pretty good
2007–2010 Dinamo Zagreb 81 games (42) goals
2010–2012 VfL Wolfsburg 56 (20)
2012–2014 Bayern Munich 54 (33)
2014–2015 Atlético Madrid 28 (12)
National team
63 games and 20 goals.
Last year was a bit weak and he looks off form, but he still has some skills. He is very good at pressing and his work rate is high.
I'm with you about Morata - he and Dybala are making a killer attack, but Morata also looks off form and things are not clicking so well between him and Dybala. It's not so weird for Allegri to pick Mandzukic. The least this shows that we have options upfront.
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