Pirlo has become more inconsistent performer this past season. In 11/12 he was masterclass and consistent, this past season he has had a some poor games IMO. Some would drop Pirlo for the simple reason that we play 352 because of him. If we are to compete in CL we need to play a new formation. Fact.
Pirlo can't play in 4231. Fact.
Pirlo can't play in 433. Fact.
So we'd have to play like Italy yesterday in a 4321 formation if we were to use him for CL. Id like that, but Conte has other options if he likes the above formations better...