Hellas Verona veteran Luca Toni is a fan of Juventus striker Marko Mandzukic.

Verona face Juventus on Wednesday, one of Toni's many former clubs.

“It's better we face them now after the Christmas break, so hopefully some will still be distracted. Juve are clearly stronger, but we can cause them problems.

“I like Mario Mandzukic, as like me he's an old-school centre-forward. Now the fashion is for the 'False 9,' but when the team is struggling, a big striker knows how to help out. He might not be great to watch, but between goals, assists and hard work for the team, he does more than anyone.

“I think to be considered a great striker you need to net 20 goals for at least four or five seasons. I prefer someone who trips up on the ball and scores 20 rather than a player who pirouettes three times with a back-heel flick and scores 10."