EaglesFan said:
I dont know if he is biased towards Balo, but he is definitely less critical of him than of Dzeko.
Today first half - Balo missed two clear cut chances.
If Dzeko did that - he'd be off at 50th minute (no later). But not Balo. So what happens? He scores.
That's where IMO Mancini is wrong with Dzeko - I dont think he is giving him a fair chance like he should - he has very little patience with him (if Dzeko screws up first one or two shots - he's gone off the pitch).
Is Dzeko the only reason you jumped on the City bandwagon?
FWIW, Dzeko has started all but two of our seven league games, Balotelli one.
And this is despite him being inferior to Balotelli in every department besides his aerial threat.
Dzeko has also proven he is no different to Balotelli in the professionalism stakes either, his self-indulgent strop in Munich removing his falsely earned perception as the consummate professional - he has previous in this respect during his time at Wolfsburg.
That has now removed any justification for him starting over Balotelli.
Balotelli has a superior touch, a superior strike, moves the ball much more efficiently and twice as quickly, and has vastly superior movement on and off the ball. He is the superior finisher and is a vastly more naturally gifted player.
Once Balotelli finds his form and maintains it, Dzeko won't get a sniff - and we'll be a better side for it.
It's also worth mentioning that despite Mario's unpredictable and often immature behaviour, he actually respects his manager, admires him even. I genuinely believe that we're seeing the beginnings of a fruitful relationship for Manchester City Football Club, and the blossoming of a incredibly talented young player, and it excites me.
By that stage Dzeko will be tripping over balls to his feet in the Bundesliga and you'll have denounced your 'support' of City in favour of his new club, or Real Madrid.
