Apart from Del Piero, that really isn't true. Even Chiellini was targeted for having a sub-par season last year. This just sounds like more excuses for Marchisio and no, you don't get it.
We simply can't be doing this nonsense. The better idea is to play a goddamn formation that suits our side. What formation is that? The 4-3-3. Yet the morons in charge can't even give the thing a prolonged try. It's imbecilic, pathetic, shameful and completely asinine. Can't wait to get rid of Italian managers once and for all.