Phil McNulty, BBC Sport chief football writer
When a disconsolate Kinsky made his way off after only 17 minutes at Atletico in March, it carried all the hallmarks of a moment that could end his Spurs career.
The 23-year-old Czech had slipped twice to give away goals and his removal by then head coach Igor Tudor was brutal.
Tudor’s refusal to even console the keeper as he came off made it an awkward watch for those of us in the Metropolitano, who were left wondering if Kinsky would ever play for Spurs again.
Vicario’s hernia problem has seen Kinsky thrust back in, and his redemption arc continued with a magnificent display as Spurs drew 1-1 with Leeds United.
It was a performance that was testimony to his strength of character as much as his ability, and what a joy it must have been for Kinsky to hear his name echoing around Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.
Kinsky’s first-half save from Joe Rodon’s header was outstanding, diving low to his left to make the stop right on the line – but his stop from Longstaff in stoppage time was even better.
Who knows just how vital that save may be amid the fine margins of a relegation battle?
What we do know is that there can be no doubts about Kinsky’s character to come through the other side of such a harrowing experience to distinguish himself in spectacular fashion.
