This is normal game for Dzeko tbh. He had some kind of matches, where he keeps missing chances till the end. I think Inzaghi should start him from the bench in most of the games.
Yea, Dzeko was never much of a clinical striker, matter fact I always consider him as a wasteful type; but given that what he brings to the game is more than converting goals.
I checked back, last year his conversion rate was like 10%, and the year before 13.1%.
I even remember reading somewhere that there was one year his conversion rate was like 4.8%.
Just for comparison Lukaku's conversion rate last year with us was like a 25% (To be it is a bit misleading, cause just my personal thoughts, is that Lukaku are more reluctant to take a shot, unless it is leaning towards convertible, but still Dzeko is really low)
Despite bringing all the stats, I think there are qualities that cannot be full reflected on the stats, even when looking at the passing; Dzeko brings more fluid to the game, and does not limit the tactical approach like Lukaku, which benefits us in a lot of ways like rotation on player resting, and having plan B along with counter measure tactics, also meaning Dzeko does not need to be playing every game.
Dzeko this year so far is like 18.6%; and LM has a 19.3%, matter fact quite decent; however, this doesn't mean they are not wasteful as shit:
Dzeko so far:
Lukaku last season:
P.S. I am not defending Dzeko, I was always hoping that we would've bought another striker, cause like this match none of our strikers are actually good for it.