Really nice thread for me.
When decided to go with him for this draft, was thinking exactly the same during the weekend what EAP said in OP post about some people almost seeing him as a liability in the defensive sense which is a bit crazy considering what kind of player he was and what he accomplished. Basically, the only thing he didn't win is Euro and even then he got Italy to the final being MoM in 3 games for them.
Played also in 4-4-1-1 in WC win alongside Gattuso and did brilliantly.
In short, was thinking to put something a bit more creative alongside him with a good enough engine and for example, someone like Neeskens would be great in that sense imo (can say that because he is already picked).
Also, Kaka is getting really underrated here. He was a brilliant player at his peak and it wasn't so short. As Id said that Madrid stint really looks like it ruined his reputation a bit. As much as I loved Rui Costa, Kaka was a superior player in many ways (his passing ability is also underrated) and a much better fit for a team with Pirlo in it.
Just my 2 cents as it was interesting for me to see this thread after I picked him. Will try to find and put something a bit different though as I already said.