But we should have changed the formation regardless. This nonsensical straight 4-4-2 loyalty that came into play ever since Capello's first day has actually done damage to us in Europe due to its one-dimensional play. So I wouldn't say we played it to perfection, especially when we had trouble tormenting teams on the wing, which is what the system does best.
What Ranieri did was just take Capello's system and ran with it, which is the easy way out for a manager. At least Ciro had the balls to try to bring a different system to the team instead of cowardly copying off of someone else, which was success Ranieri couldn't even dream of anyway. A change was needed in terms of formation and tactics because football is moving on from antiquated, one-dimensional systems like the one Capello brought to us. So we have to give credit to Ferrara for that. Yes, even if he can't implement it.
Say what you will, but no matter what, Ciro is a great man and still a Juventus legend despite the fact he should be replaced. Naysayers can go soap it, as Rab would say.