Mario Mandzukic calls Juventus Coach Max Allegri “one of the best in Europe” and is “proud” to play his role on the left wing.
The Croatian made his name as a striker, but for the past year or so he has been operating as an unorthodox winger, providing work rate and an aerial threat for the Bianconeri on that side of the pitch.
“I like this role, even in this way I can get in goalscoring positions,” Mandzukic told Sky.
Mario Mandzukic calls Juventus Coach Max Allegri “one of the best in Europe” and is “proud” to play his role on the left wing.
The Croatian made his name as a striker, but for the past year or so he has been operating as an unorthodox winger, providing work rate and an aerial threat for the Bianconeri on that side of the pitch.
“I like this role, even in this way I can get in goalscoring positions,” Mandzukic told Sky.
“My main task is to be attentive in the defensive phase, but at the same time it’s important to make my contribution in attack.
“I like to take on this responsibility and I’m proud of the fact someone entrusts them to me, this allows me to improve and help the team.
“I might not talk much, but I’ve said this and I’ll reiterate it: Allegri is one of the best in Europe, he shows that with his work.
“The results are clearly on his side and I’m happy to work with him, because he’s someone who can listen.
“We’ll try to win everything this season, even if we know it’ll be difficult to get to the end. That’s what we play for though.”
Mandzukic went over his ankle against Sassuolo, but couldn’t be substituted as Allegri had already made all three changes.
“Nothing serious happened, I just turned my ankle. Once I’d warmed up a bit it didn’t bother me too much, and everything is fine now.”