That is the exact opposite of how I see the atomic ant's chances of playing this season. Ciro will give him regular time on the field, mainly as sub for Diego, but also, I hope, as back-up for Del Piero in attack. I am sure he can play there...Ciro has already shown he values our younger players...Marrone, De Ceglie, Marchisio, Giovinco...will all get more playing time than under Ranieri.
Also...Ciro will play him in positions where he can naturally excel, not as a wide midfielder, with Molinaro behind him. This is important...as it was far harder to produce when he was asked to play the Nedved role, which is not solely attacking, flair, skill, dribbling...but also covering back, battling on the flank, attempting one twos with molinaro.