I am not talking about flair players at all.
I think what we are screaming out for in the middle is someone who can take charge of the game, get the ball off the back 4 and use it quickly, play through the lines, and carry the ball forward a bit.
Kinsella does none of these things. He’s very good in the tackle and turning the ball over - but what else does he do?
He’s not very good positionally, he doesn’t switch play, break lines, or get in the box.
Next game, watch him closely. When he gets the ball - he very rarely plays it forward. He just lays it off to the fullback and hides for the second ball.
I think he would be perfect in a 451 away from home against a high flying team.
I think a midfielder needs a bit more about them to play in a 442 personally. Look at Crewe last season, their midfielders were absolutely brilliant. Took the ball, carried it, switched play, got in the box. A fine example of what you can and should do to get out of this league - in 2021.