Motta may be open to better communication and direction from Chiellini and Buffon when he returns, but de ceglie even if told what to do, where to be, how to defend, simply isn't capable of direction. He has zero natural talent as a left back. And i don't see his failings as Chiellini's failings...that's too harsh on a one man mountain whose heart, passion, spirit and healthy dose of natural talent, have steered our ship clear of storms which would have broken us, time and time again. He deserves more respect.
yes, its a shame that he isn't a natural leader, and maybe he never will be, but the example he sets with his demeanour and quality should be enough in itself to help our other defenders keep to the script.