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Lets say Basil II lives another 10 years (instead of dying in 1025) and personally leads his armies while campaigning in Italy and Sicily.
He would be the first Roman Emperor to personally command an army in Italy since Constans II in the 660's.
His presence could have solidified morale and concentrated imperial resources on a badly needed front.