Brain farts aside, Bonucci is a quality defender in a back 4 when his CB partner and midfield help out. This current formation leaves us very exposed on the counter or when we lose the ball in midfield. We have a lot more creativity, youth and speed now so I'm happy for Danilo to take the RB position. 4-2-3-1 is the way to go with Chiesa, Ramsey and Kulusevski behind Morata. Rabiot needs to play as well with either Bentancur or Arthur. Dybala can come on for either Ramsey or Morata.
Now it's the opposite.
The truth is, he has always been a liabiity on one-on-ones, and with Barzagli gone and Chiellini nearing retirement, he is facing those situations more and more often.
