Like I've mentioned, we should take solace in the fact that we were winning when Vidal and Pirlo were nothing short of average. Except for some of those CL group stage matches we actually played our best football for a decade last season without those two in form. Yes, Tevez, carried us to a degree but the overall quality of our attack should be a lot stronger - Morata should keep improving, Dybala is a star in the making and Mandzukic is the poacher we always wanted. Maybe Coman will leave his mark on our season and break through.
The midfield is more balanced without Pirlo in front of defense. When Marchisio plays there our attack is more dynamic. The load is shared and other players who know how to bring the ball towards our goal take on the responsibility. Whether it be a Pirloesque pass from Pogba or a dribbling run from Pereyra, I think we're going to be more prepared to put the variety of attacking options we've been taking for granted to use rather than passing to Pirlo at any cost. To add, and it goes without saying, we're far more solid defensively without Pirlo.
The midfield is more balanced without Pirlo in front of defense. When Marchisio plays there our attack is more dynamic. The load is shared and other players who know how to bring the ball towards our goal take on the responsibility. Whether it be a Pirloesque pass from Pogba or a dribbling run from Pereyra, I think we're going to be more prepared to put the variety of attacking options we've been taking for granted to use rather than passing to Pirlo at any cost. To add, and it goes without saying, we're far more solid defensively without Pirlo.

Exactly what I have been saying!
