Alright here's my idea. On paper we line up like this
But in practice it's a lot more fluid. When we are in possession we allow Bonucci to drift forward into the space between the CMs and the CBs. A lot of back threes spread out in possession so in essence they make one LB, one CB and one RB. I suggest we keep two CBs more compact at the back when in possession. Bonucci in the DM space allows Zak and Loca not to be pinned back worrying about leaving a hole.
We also attack with only one of the WBs at a time, so that we can still have 4 at the back in a counter scenario. And when we do go forward Di Maria and Memphis pivot on a sort of pendulum. Depending on which side the attack is coming from one of them slots into an AMC/SS space behind vlahovic, allowing space for Cuads or Kostic to push up, as well as ensuring that we have 4 players in the attack. So either one of these two
I think a fluid formation like this is the best way to get the most out of our best 11 while minimising weaknesses. Playing like this requires a lot of tactical awareness and footballing intelligence with tbh is something I think we do have quite a lot of. Also it would be exciting to see Vlahovic develop almost two different partnerships with Di Maria and Memphis, because their roles are different depending on which side of the pitch the attack is coming from.
And obviously when Chiesa and Pogba come back we reconsider, but this to me seems like a good way to begin the season.