I agree that we have better depth and we could be faster without Pirlo but Pirlo is surely not a liability
He organizes the game and Marchisio as much as you love him isnt Pirlo in this aspect so yes it will be a huge loss in that aspect
Also as I specifically wrote I meant in the next season and not future seasons... and only starting 11... in terms of being better we need:
1. Marchisio to do a great job organizing the team - (would be ok but I dont expect him to be Pirlo like on a consistent basis)
2. Pogba to be consistent and help Marchisio as well as go forward shooting and passing (this could happen)
3. Dybala to perform near Tevez level (very doubtful about it)
4. Morata to play at least at the same level (This I can see happening and even expect better)
5. Khedira to be at his best ever form so he could try to make up for the defensive loss from losing Vidal (Dont think there is someone who can do Vidal`s job as good or near as good as Vidal does)
6. Our so called number 10 should it be Gotze Draxler or whoever comes.. needs to be a revelation and up his game (the big question)
With all those happening I can see us being a better team
Without those you can kiss CL final goodbye
As for future seasons yes I agree it could be very important but could also backfire
I already explained the Tevez part but you ignored my point.
read again:
Tevez,well.
the loss is huge ofcourse BUT,if i compare last season attack to this one:
Tevez(29)+Morata(15)+Llorente(9)+Matri(2)+Gio(2)+Coman(1) = 58 goals.
This seasons IMO: Morata and Mandzu will have 20goals each in average.Dybala will have more than 10,Zaza will score more than 5,Coman will add few.
So,you get a more balanced attack,not heavily dependent on 1 player(Tevez) and in summary scores more.(i predict 60+ goals combined)
So no Dybala doesn't need to perform Tevez level.
Because our overall attack line will be more balanced and less 1 player dependent.
And @frzl explained again why we are better with Marchisio than Pirlo.