I remember years ago during his first stint myself and another member or two (
@Hydde was that you?) Said exactly that (4231 type system with him behind the cf) and most people here got their panties in a twist thinking he is capable of both.
He will never have the type of workrate and acumen to be a factor on both ends of the field, especially in a consistent way, so to get the most out of him he needs to be put in front where his once in a year meme highlight backheel pass or shot can create some problems for some average defence, that's our best shot with him..
otherwise he is another overpaid fagiot type player and I'd actually rate him lower defensively.