that's some serious backward thinking IMO, you just don't simply pass up on real quality product just because it is a very specialized thing and you just prefer to have average jack of all trades.
if conte truly think that way then he is already infected by marotta's mediocre virus.
I personally I would sign Di Maria but also Zlatan as I can see Di Maria playing in a 4-3-3 but I can also see him playing in a 3-5-1-1 behind the forward
I also think that Conte has the ability to change formation to suit his players just as he did lately with Pogba
I didnt say Conte wont do it I said its a possibility that he might think of it
I personally like the 3-5-2 formation as I like formation that offers control in midfield but also offers 2 forwards BUT I wouldnt object to 4-3-1-2, diamond and 4-3-3 (that I see more as a 4-3-2-1 formation as 2 of the forwards also play like wingers which help control the game)
There is no right or wrong as the manager`s job is to create the best possible team and the best possible team doesnt always consist of all the greatest players as could also be seen in Zlatan`s Barca
Zlatan is the 3rd best in the world but still couldnt find himself in Barca
The only thing I`d hate about signing Di Maria is the fact he cant really defend and to say he is a winger therefore defending shouldnt be even taken into account is wrong as Mandzukic proved in helping neutralize Pirlo in our match against Bayern while Manzukic is a forward. Cavani`s defensing work should also be recognisable as his greatness is not just about being a good team player and a great scorer but also about not forgeting about defensing duties