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[Raz]

Can't complain about Mandzukic's commitment though.
#dicksucking
#commitment

 

[Casualista]

He will clearly do more by the virtue of the simple fact that when he reaches the box he can think beyond diving and getting himself carded / shooting aimlessly into the crowd.

 

[jammin]

The only thing balotelli has over him as a player is free kicks. That magic stuff counts for little when it comes with a conversion percentage close to single digits.

Younger, much higher ceiling, better creatively, more versatile - capable of playing more positions and different roles, Italian star, being Mario Balotelli.

 

[Marco Gullit]

here's a crazy idea, why don't we see what Balo can do with a fully fit SES, a Menez out to make a point, a couple of midfielder's able to create or run past Balo playing deep then make a judgement on selling him at the first available opportunity... He's played with a static midfield for most of his Milan career, and miss firing AM department, not to mention had constant rumours about him and his future. Now he's no angel, but he's got bags of potential, a Milan fan, I'd only sell him if we're to get a proven replacement that suits our style, has sell on value, and is under 26!!!

Lets not forget, we need to address other area's first, and should concentrate on selling/off-loading Kaka, Binho, Birsa and Matri before looking to cash in on Balo.

 

[Casualista]

Younger, much higher ceiling, better creatively, more versatile - capable of playing more positions and different roles, Italian star, being Mario Balotelli.

Meaningless, meaningless, ok, nope- nope, nope, thats a pity.

 

[jammin]

He will clearly do more by the virtue of the simple fact that when he reaches the box he can think beyond diving and getting himself carded / shooting aimlessly into the crowd.

So you mean Pazzini?

 

[jammin]

Potential is meaningless.

 

[Casualista]

So you mean Pazzini?

I mean mandzukic

 

[Soldier_of_god]

but madzukic got the swag and he has that meelan face, no?

 

[Casualista]

It is the most meaningless thing when the only highlight of your career at 24 is 6 months after joining milan.

 

[DekiDekz]

Potential is meaningless.

We can only afford potential or has-beens.

On the bright side theres always fodder

 

[jammin]

It is the most meaningless thing when the only highlight of your career at 24 is 6 months after joining milan.

So what was Mandzukic's career highlight at 24?

And in what way is he more versatile than Balotelli? The Mario is capable of playing as a sole targetman, as the more advanced of a two-striker system (Italy), second striker (with Pazzini) and more than capable of playing on either wing (at Inter and City).

 

[necromancer]

Mandzukic being preferred over Balotelli is one of the weird things that only happen in this forum. If at all we plan to sell Balotelli, there better be 20-25 millions of Euros in addition to a Mandzukic because it would be a clear downgrade.

 

[Raz]

It's no point arguing with Croatian fans. In their mind Mandzukic is the best striker of all times, better than Pele and Maradona combined.

 

[Soldier_of_god]

one more season to prove himself, balo i mean.

 

[Milan10]

The idea of selling Balotelli for 30M and replacing him with Mandzukic at 20M is so incredibly stupid that I cannot stand it. It would basically be a net spend of 2M after we pay the final installment to Manchester City... For a striker with less talent that is five years older.

GTFO with that

 

[Soldier_of_god]

i would prefer to see milan replace balo with jovetic and if there is any cash left, we should sign some young talent like berrardi. Jovetic on form is just as good as balo, if not better, except he isnt as ******ed. However, the one thing i appreciate about balo is his ability to stay injury free. But then he compensates for it by getting red carded anyway so it all evens out in the end.

 

[Casualista]

He has no highlight at 24. Its a fact that he has lower potential than balotelli.

But he has a brain that balotelli lacks and he has a temperament to keep pushing himself instead of sulking around. That is why heynckes chose him to lead the attack in probably the best bayern team in decades. And he delivered them a treble.

"the" balo cannot play targetman/most advanced of two strikers or wingers for milan and i only care about milan. He can only play SS (or so they say) for us. If he was versatile we wouldnt have half the problems we are having. But i'll be generous and say it also reflects the lack of versatility of the coach.

 

[Sorriso Sempre]

Mandzukic can't do what Balotelli does. Sure, he is a more consistent striker but he can't magic goals up from nothing.\.

i agree with that but how often can balo score magic goals??and how often does he perform against top teams??

for me balo has more potential though right now mandzu is better player right now.the real question is if mario can achieve his potential or if he has the right mind to do so.if this is not the case then we should act smart in judgement and sell him now(esp if he has a good wc) that we can get a good offer.

 

[Soldier_of_god]

jovetic can do what balo does and more. He can also play AM.

 

[Curupira]

I like Mandzukic but objectively, I'd pay like 12m for him.

He is a hard working CF who causes a lot of problems for the other side. More of an annoyance than a scoring threat. He often dives to win free kick and also show up from nowhere to win the ball from opponent's defense, but if he comes, I doubt he will be that much of an upgrade over Pazzo. I'd rather keep Pazzo and Paloschi if we sell Balo and splash on a GK and a mid

 

[Casualista]

Mandzukic being preferred over Balotelli is one of the weird things that only happen in this forum. If at all we plan to sell Balotelli, there better be 20-25 millions of Euros in addition to a Mandzukic because it would be a clear downgrade.

You're speaking rubbish mate.

Balotelli is only rated on milan forums and maybe some italy forums and none of the fans at City or inter rate him.

There is a reason why mandzukic is linked with madrid, chelsea, manutd, and arsenal etc.and balotelli with no one in particular other than us when city wanted to get rid of him.

 

[Jinjo]

Why would a rebuilding team buy a player about to turn 29 for big money. Hes gonna be washed in 3 years when the team is built and we will have to look for a replacement.

 

[KujaIX]

jovetic can do what balo does and more. He can also play AM.

Balo >>> Jovetic

You're speaking rubbish mate.

Balotelli is only rated on milan forums and maybe some italy forums and none of the fans at City or inter rate him.

There is a reason why mandzukic is linked with madrid, chelsea, manutd, and arsenal etc.and balotelli with no one in particular other than us when city wanted to get rid of him.

And Mandzukic is only rated by Bundesfans, Croatians and Indians.

Wait...

Mandzukic is linked with those...

And Balo isn't...

Despite the heavy rumours of Balotelli being linked with Chelsea, Arsenal, Liverpool and many others?

What on Earth are you talking about? Do you just ignore all the rumours about Balotelli?

 

[Casualista]

If any team is building around balotelli as focal point regardless of his age, then they are asking to be screwed. You dont build around someone as inconsistent no matter how talented.

 

[Sorriso Sempre]

i would prefer to see milan replace balo with jovetic and if there is any cash left, we should sign some young talent like berrardi. Jovetic on form is just as good as balo, if not better, except he isnt as ******ed. However, the one thing i appreciate about balo is his ability to stay injury free. But then he compensates for it by getting red carded anyway so it all evens out in the end.

 

[KujaIX]

A valid point.

One of the first from you in this discussion.

After such gems as "Balotelli is less versatile than Mandzukic" and "potential is meaningless"

 

[Raz]

He has no highlight at 24. Its a fact that he has lower potential than balotelli.

But he has a brain that balotelli lacks and he has a temperament to keep pushing himself instead of sulking around. That is why heynckes chose him to lead the attack in probably the best bayern team in decades. And he delivered them a treble.

"the" balo cannot play targetman/most advanced of two strikers or wingers for milan and i only care about milan. He can only play SS (or so they say) for us. If he was versatile we wouldnt have half the problems we are having. But i'll be generous and say it also reflects the lack of versatility of the coach.

Heynckes chose him because his best striker, Mario Gomez, a guy who scored 46 goals in previous season in all competitions was injured and would miss out on the whole autumn part of the season. It was a similar situation as ours with Pazzini and Matri.
And for the second part of the bolded text:

You are so dumb.

 

[Marco Gullit]

Bayern paid 13million Euro 2 years ago, and we're going to pay 20 for him a couple of years later, a little older, and looking to be offloaded, really lol

Oh wait, typical

I'd rather redeem Paloschi and use any cash we have on a LB and CM FFS!!!

Balo, Pazzini and Paloschi is more than enough for a front line, and cost effective!!!

 

[necromancer]

You're speaking rubbish mate.

Balotelli is only rated on milan forums and maybe some italy forums and none of the fans at City or inter rate him.

There is a reason why mandzukic is linked with madrid, chelsea, manutd, and arsenal etc.and balotelli with no one in particular other than us when city wanted to get rid of him.

Naturally. He was nowhere near his current level when at City or at Inter. Balotelli's output has gone up a lot since his Milan move. He seems a lot closer to realizing his potential than what it seemed pre-2013. He still has a long way to go, but comparisons with 5-season career guys like Mandzukic is pointless.

If any team is building around balotelli as focal point regardless of his age, then they are asking to be screwed. You dont build around someone as inconsistent no matter how talented.

This, I agree.