Brighton boss Graham Potter says Aaron Connolly has his total confidence.
Republic of Ireland international Connolly has registered just once all season and was guilty of a glaring miss in last weekend's 1-1 draw with bottom club Sheffield United.
“He's a young player that is learning his trade in the toughest league in the world," said Potter.
“All forwards miss chances, it's part of the life of a striker.
“Unfortunately, it's a bit of a pattern in life, we forget the struggles that people have and we only remember the good things – I don't think that's the most positive message for our young people.
“Success is a result of sometimes suffering, and sometimes struggling, and sometimes failing. And that is part of what it is to be a Premier League footballer.
“We will support him and we believe in him and we will help him. He will get better for the experience."
