He can play as an SS in a 4-4-2 formation, as a trailing 2'nd forward in a 4-4-1-1 formation, and as the central attacking figure behind a lone striker in the 4-2-3-1 formation. I believe he is versatile enough and physical enough to do so. He also has the necessary skill set and vision to complement any striker, and he isn't slow either; he is definitely more mobile and agile than Del Piero. Hence, due to his abilities and versatility, I would definitely keep him and start him. You can't just give up on a player of his quality after a season in which everyone bar 2 or 3 individuals were mediocre. A player of his quality eventually shines through, regardless of this whole "fit the formation" BS being spewed by the media.

