My thoughts as well. The way we reacted after conceding, despite being at a disadvantage, was a very positive sign. We dominated them and unlike the past 2 seasons, our game plan didn't change.
Zach and Del Neri would have defended the entire half, and the players would have lost their heads after conceding.
Even with 10 men, the hunger for 3 pts remained the same, and if this remains, is exponentially more important than whether Conte fields Pepe or Krasic, Giaccherini or Elia, etc.