Walsall manager Jon Whitney has spoken to the local press ahead of Saturday's League One clash with Bradford City, and has praised midfielder Liam Kinsella, who has had to bide his time as more experienced players continue to feature in the team.
Speaking via the Express & Star, Jon said; “He has been unlucky not to get more time. Character-wise, I love Kins and I improved his contract. But he is up against players like Isaiah Osbourne and Florent Cuvelier who are back in the fold now.
"Adam sits in there and doesn’t miss many games. Jason McCarthy, at wing-back, hasn’t missed any games. It has been a difficult one for Kins because his attitude has been great. We did look to get him out on loan in January but nothing came from that in the end.
"I have got no issue with Kins being part of the group and you never know with seven games to go he might come into it. Football changes really quickly. And if you get in and get a chance, suddenly you can finish the season in the team.
"That then takes you into pre-season where everyone is judged on a level playing ground. All the players next year will be judged on how they play in the systems I want to use. And if they do what I ask, they will play. Simple."