Roberto De Zerbi wants Albion fans to get right behind Moises Caicedo.

The midfielder will play against Bournemouth tomorrow after offers from Arsenal were rejected.

Caicedo put out a social media statement, for which his agent has claimed at least some of the responsibility, saying he wished to leave the club.

But De Zerbi has spoken to the player and says they are ready to put events of January behind them.

The head coach said: “I want to speak to our fans because I want them to support him.

“I don't want them to criticise him.

“I love Moises. The people who work at Brighton love Moises.

“He is a good guy. I don't know if he made a mistake or not but the transfer market is closed and the fans must follow me because I take responsibility for him and if, I say something clear about Moises, they have to believe me."

De Zerbi is delighted to have Caicedo on board for the result of the season.

“I don’t know,” replied the Italian boss when asked if Caicedo will depart Sussex before next season.

“I want to be responsible about him because I believe in Moises. I don’t know the situation in the future but he’s a good guy and I want to defend him now.

“In other times I spoke a different way for the other players but for Moises it’s different.

“We need the performance of Moises and he’s a fantastic guy and so I don’t want to hear criticism or anything more.”