Marchisio will be better this year due to many reasons.
But its too early to estimate if he is going to be a starter or not.
We have yet to see our new system and we cannot appreciate just yet how well he can fit into it, despite his great versatility.
Another important aspect will be competition, he can easily be a starter ahead of off form Pirlo and unisignificant Pazienza imo,
prolly ahead of Aquilani as well, if Melo really leaves, his chances multiply, but an Inler like of player, may bench him.