LYS Mousset is set to respond after being quoted as criticising his lack of first-team opportunities.

The Daily Echo understands summer signing Mousset, who has two Premier League appearances under his belt this season, has the backing of the club.

Quotes attributed to the 20-year-old by French newspaper Paris Normandie said: "At Bournemouth, I came to play and finish. I spend my time in the stands, without explanation of the coach.

"Frankly, I feel like a bystander. I cannot stay like this. I always wanted to be in England, but not in these conditions."

Mousset has made four outings, all from the bench, since joining from Le Havre for an undisclosed fee in the region of £5.4million.

Two came in the EFL Cup against Morecambe and Preston, with league appearances coming in defeats to Sunderland and Arsenal.

The Montivilliers-born ace played 90 minutes in Cherries Under-21s' 7-0 friendly win over Bristol City yesterday.