By definition, the old guard would be Buffon, Camoranesi, Trezeguet and Del Piero. Sure, we want to get rid of two of those in no uncertain terms, but ideally they should be allowed to play out the length of their contracts. Even if it means paying them their wages, because it's very important they mentor people like Diego, Marchisio, Giovinco, Chiellini and to a lesser extent Sissoko, Melo (if he stays) and Iaquinta with everything they've learnt in all those years of winning titles. I know this maybe an idyllic stance to some, but the fact of the matter is, none of the younger players on the squad have seen the success the older players have. They'll only know what it takes to win, when they play or train alongside these guys. Look at how much difference Neddy's absence makes in the dressing room. Letting both Camo and Trez go together in one season is going to hurt more, and not necessarily be for the better.
