What he means to say is that Padion wouldnt normally be starting if we werent missing our normal starters or benching one or two normal starters who are in poor form. Just because Padion is starting doesnt mean he is considered to be any better than the ones he is replacing. Marchisio has no energy left and needs to be rested. I would personally prefer to see Elia, Giach or Esti play before Padoin but because we are playing away from home i think Conte will go with the more defensive player out of all our options i dont agree with it but it's what Conte must be thinking.
